Teaching English Grammar in Malaysian Primary Schools

English Grammar in Malaysian Primary SchoolsDrilling and RevisionRepetition is an essential part of effective learning, but as soon as it becomes drudgery, some or allof the students will zone out, fail to learn, and simply become frustrated.Here are a number of games and activities which involve teamwork and competition, in order toencourage students to be engaged without the anxiety of individual performance.1. TyphoonAdvantages:• Teamwork – at least 3 teams.• Added interest for ‘boring’ revision tasks• Positive reward for effort and correct answer• Element of chance, anything is possible• Endless possibilities for adaptation• Can be long or short period• Students can quickly learn to ‘run’ the game•Preparation:Whiteboard/Blackboard PreparationRuth Wickham, Brighton Education Training Fellow, IPGKDRI22