Teaching grammar, especially when handling a class with a wide range of levels and needs, may be challenging. It is important to have a variety of materials prepared, but not get caught up with the terms used (adjectives, adverbs, nouns, pronouns). We should be able to present these terms and explain what they are, but at the minimum level required to use them. Since these are basic parts of English grammar, most languages would also have some version of these grammatical components, and it is possible that they connect these concepts together.
For example, in the Tagalog language, pronouns and nouns are "pangalan" while adjectives are closely related to "pang-uri." By having knowledge of these basic grammatical components, it would be easy to understand the concept, but also apply it in writing, reading, speaking and listening. Understanding minimal grammatical components helps them organize words, understand how to describe nouns or emphasize certain adjectives or nouns using adverbs. Since speech often follow basic grammar, it would be easier for the learner to understand the meaning of sentences or even their general idea.
I prepared some sample slides, with the basic discussion of nouns and some questions regarding nouns.
I would like to develop more instructional materials regarding grammar, and found some websites that may be able to help.
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