Contrastive Analysis
Integrated Instruction
ESL/Special Education
100
What is contrastive analysis? 
Contrastive Analysis is mindful instruction that guides students to use a certain form of grammar; all dependent on the situation. 
100
What is Integrated Grammar Instruction? 
Integrated Grammar Instruction involves a wholistic approach; Students learn grammar through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 
100
You are reading an excerpt from a text and focusing on teaching nouns. Name one accommodation you could use for ESL OR Special Education. 
Possible Accommodations: 

1. Visuals

2. Vocabulary in native language

3. Specialized text elements 

4. Etc...

200
What is the opposite of Contrastive Analysis? 
The opposite of Contrastive Analysis is arguing that Standardized English is the only way to speak in the classroom. 
200
Is The Shurley Method (on its own) an example of integrated instruction?
No, because on it's own, The Shurley Method is not connected to a larger curriculum. 


Bonus 200: How could you use The Shurley Method into an integrated approach?

200
A student cannot write. What is an accommodation you would use during a writing grammar instruction lesson? 
Accommodation Options:

1. Use of technology

2. Use of visuals

3. Utilize peer assistance 

4. Etc.

300
What is the controversy around Contrastive Analysis? 
Contrastive Analysis is controversial because some educators believe that Standardized English is the only way to speak properly, and Contrastive Analysis challenges this thought process. 
300
Describe a way in which you would teach nouns to your classroom utilizing an integrated instructional approach. 
Encouraging students to explore nouns and their roles using a variety of mediums, including but not limited to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 


Bonus 100: Give an example. 

300
An ESL student confuses conjutates. Using contrastive analysis, how would you address this situation? 
If you can still understand the sentence with the use of the conjugate, do not correct it. In addition, provide the appropriate English word for the student to know going forward.