Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses from Coursera

This is the second course in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. In this course, you will learn how to effectively teach adjectives, adjective phrases, and adjective clauses to your students. You will learn what makes this grammar difficult for students and how to make it easier for them. You will also learn a variety of activities and methods for teaching this content in a fun and interesting way. You will have opportunities to practice the skills you learn by creating sample assignments and recording short videos of your teaching demonstrations. This course is designed for teachers or those wanting to become teachers who have a solid understanding of English grammar and want to improve their skills of teaching that grammar to others.

Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.

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Syllabus

Welcome

This is the second course in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. Here, you will learn to teach adjectives and adjective clauses effectively. These are very important for helping students make their sentences interesting and more complex. In this course, you'll learn what is hard for students to learn and some methods for helping them understand adjectives and adjective clauses.

Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Phrases

In the first module, you will learn what is difficult for students about learning to use adjectives and adjective phrases correctly in English. You'll learn some great activities for helping them practice, and you'll get a chance to make a lesson for teaching adjectives and a video demonstration of your teacher talk.

Teaching Adjective Clauses

In the lessons this week, you will learn about teaching adjective clauses. You will hear suggestions for making this material easier for students to understand and ideas for fun practice activities. You'll also get the chance to practice what you've learned and get feedback on your lesson and video demonstration.

More about Teaching Adjective Clauses

This week, you will learn about other types of adjective clauses and how to teach them. You will again learn new activities for helping your students practice these other types of adjective clauses. Then you will practice what you've learned by creating your own lesson for students and demonstrate your teaching skills by sharing a video of your instructions to students for feedback from your peers.

Teaching Reduced Adjective Clauses and Appositives

In the final week of the course, you will learn how to teach students about reduced adjective clauses and appositives. You will hear about strategies for introducing these concepts to students and learn some new activities for making your classes interesting. Finally, you will demonstrate your own lesson ideas and teaching skills with the final written and video assignments.

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Builds a strong foundation for new English teachers

Taught by instructors with experience in teaching English as a foreign language

Examines adjective clauses which is an important concept in writing and speaking

Covers tools and activities for helping learners understand and use adjectives and their clauses

Requires proficiency in English grammar

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses with these activities:

Review basic grammar concepts

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Refresh your understanding of basic grammar concepts like nouns, pronouns, and parts of speech to enhance your comprehension of adjectives, adjective phrases, and adjective clauses.

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Revisit your high school grammar notes or textbooks.
Review online resources on grammar fundamentals.
Take practice quizzes or exercises to test your understanding.

Review Parts of Speech

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Prepare for the course's content by refreshing knowledge of the parts of speech.

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Revisit the eight parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection).

Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Sorting

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Reinforce understanding of nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives through sorting practice.

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Categorize a list of words into nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives.

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Watch Videos on Adjective Usage

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Enhance comprehension of adjective usage by watching instructional videos.

Browse courses on Adjectives

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Search for and watch videos that explain the different types of adjectives and their functions.
Take notes on key concepts and examples.

Peer Editing: Adjective and Adjective Phrase Practice

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Improve writing skills by receiving and providing feedback on the use of adjectives and adjective phrases.

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Write a paragraph or two that includes a variety of adjectives and adjective phrases.
Exchange work with a peer.
Provide constructive criticism on the use of adjectives and adjective phrases.
Revise writing based on feedback received.

Adjective Scavenger Hunt

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Develop a deeper understanding of adjectives by searching for and categorizing them in various texts.

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Gather a variety of texts, such as articles, stories, or poems.
Read through the texts and identify all the adjectives.
Categorize the adjectives based on their type (e.g., descriptive, possessive, demonstrative).
Create a list or table of the adjectives and their categories.

Read 'The Oxford Guide to Plain English'

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Gain insights into effective writing and grammar, specifically in relation to adjectives and adjective clauses.

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Read through the book and pay particular attention to the sections on adjectives and adjective clauses.
Take notes on the different types of adjectives and adjective clauses.
Identify examples of adjectives and adjective clauses in the book.

Adjective Clause Writing

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Solidify understanding of adjective clauses by writing sentences that use them to modify nouns.

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Review the different types of adjective clauses.
Write at least five sentences that use adjective clauses.
Identify the noun being modified by each adjective clause.
Check the grammar and punctuation of the sentences.

Contribute to an Online Grammar Database

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Deepen knowledge of adjectives and adjective clauses by contributing examples and explanations to an online grammar database.

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Find an online grammar database that allows user contributions.
Identify areas related to adjectives and adjective clauses where you can contribute.
Write clear and concise examples and explanations of different types of adjectives and adjective clauses.
Submit your contributions to the database.

Volunteer as an ESL Tutor

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Enhance your understanding of adjectives and adjective clauses by teaching them to ESL students, reinforcing your own knowledge.

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Find an ESL tutoring opportunity, either online or in-person.
Plan lessons that focus on teaching adjectives and adjective clauses.
Deliver lessons to ESL students, providing clear explanations and examples of adjective usage.
Use feedback from students to refine your teaching methods.

Career center

Learners who complete Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

English Teacher

As an English teacher, you must help students develop strong communication skills. A solid understanding of advanced grammar, like that taught in this course, can help you to more effectively teach students the intricacies of adjective usage, improving their writing and verbal abilities.

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Writing Coach

Writing coaches work one-on-one with writers to help them clarify their ideas, improve their grammar and organization, and learn the nuances of the English language. As this course provides advanced instruction in the use of adjectives and adjective clauses, taking it would allow you to better support your clients in developing vivid and sophisticated writing.

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Editor

Editors are responsible for ensuring that written content is clear, concise, and error-free. Having a thorough understanding of grammar, including the effective use of adjectives and adjective clauses, is essential for editors to effectively evaluate and refine written work.

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Content Writer

As a content writer, it's crucial to use compelling language to engage and persuade your audience. This course, which delves into the intricacies of adjectives and adjective clauses, can help you to enhance your writing by enriching your vocabulary and nuanced use of grammar.

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Technical Writer

Technical writers need to be able to clearly and precisely convey complex information to a non-technical audience. This course can help you develop a deeper understanding of the English language and its grammatical structures, enabling you to write technical documents that are both accurate and engaging.

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Instructional Designer

Instructional designers create and develop educational materials and programs that help learners acquire knowledge and skills. Understanding how to effectively teach grammar concepts, such as adjectives and adjective clauses, is necessary for designing engaging and accessible learning experiences.

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ESL Teacher

As an ESL teacher, you must teach students the intricacies of English grammar to help them improve their communication skills. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of adjectives and adjective clauses that you can use to effectively teach your students and foster their language development.

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Professor of English

As a professor of English, you are responsible for teaching students about the English language and literature. This course can help you gain a deeper understanding of grammar and its nuances, which will enable you to provide your students with a well-rounded education in the English language.

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Curriculum Developer

Curriculum developers are responsible for designing and developing educational programs. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create effective curricula that include clear and concise instruction on the use of adjectives and adjective clauses.

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Interpreter

Interpreters facilitate communication between people who speak different languages. A strong understanding of grammar, including the use of adjectives and adjective clauses, is necessary for interpreters to accurately and effectively convey messages across languages.

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Linguist

Linguists study the structure and evolution of languages. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in English grammar, including the use of adjectives and adjective clauses. This knowledge can help you to analyze and understand the complexities of language and its use.

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Grant Writer

Grant writers help organizations secure funding for various projects. This course will provide you with the writing skills and knowledge of grammar necessary to write persuasive grant proposals. Understanding how to effectively use adjectives and adjective clauses can enhance the clarity and impact of your grant proposals.

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Speechwriter

Speechwriters craft speeches and presentations for various purposes. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to write speeches that are clear, concise, and engaging. A strong understanding of grammar, including the effective use of adjectives and adjective clauses, is essential for speechwriters to effectively convey their message.

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Public Relations Specialist

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Journalist

Journalists write and report news stories for various media outlets. This course can help you develop the writing skills and grammatical knowledge necessary to write clear, concise, and engaging news articles. Effective use of adjectives and adjective clauses can enhance the vividness and readability of your writing.

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