Abstract

Grammar plays an important role in English learning. Nevertheless, it is difficult for students to master grammar very well. Whats’ more, many students think that learning grammar is very boring, especially the students in primary school. Therefore, in order to change this current situation, this thesis introduces a new English teaching method which is called story theme teaching method. Obviously, this method differs from the traditional method. In addition, it has an edge over the traditional teaching method. The story theme teaching method is on the basis of the situational approach which turns the book knowledge into the vivid stories and thus captures the imagination of students. Also, the story theme teaching method is based on the communicative method and the task based method which can improve the students’ language skills. Meanwhile, according to the analysis at home and abroad, the author pays much attention to exploring how to use this method effectively for English grammar teaching in primary school. Finally, the author finds that this method is able to maximize the students’ learning interest and improve their learning passion. At the end of the paper, the author also puts forward some useful suggestions on this method and affirms the scientific nature and the feasibility of it.

Key words: primary school; grammar teaching; story theme teaching method

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-2

2.1The definition and the features of the story theme teaching method-2

2.2 The theoretical framework-3

2.3 The research at home and abroad-3

3. Methodology-4

3.1 Two research questions and two hypotheses-4

3.2 Subjects-5

3.3 Instruments-5

3.4 Teaching procedures-5

4. Data Analysis-8

4.1 Evaluation of the teaching effects-8

4.2 A questionnaire-8

5. Conclusion-9

5.1 The findings of the research-9

5.2 Suggestions for the development of the story theme teaching method-10

Works Cited-12

Appendices-14

Appendix1  A test paper....14

Appendix2 Questionnaire15