TESL 0110: Unit 1 Grammar Needs Assessment

TESL 0110 Grammar Needs Assessment:

Purpose: This autobiography activity is geared at measuring each student’s grammar needs upon entering the class for the first time. Take note of areas each student excels in and areas in which they struggle. This information will help you to plan each lesson with the students’ English abilities in mind.

Process: Ask the students to form into small groups and have each of them introduce themselves. Once students have all had a chance to do so, gather them back together and have a whole class discussion on why everyone wants to learn English. Invite students to share their reasons. Then, hand out the needs assessment sheet and have them write a short autobiography. The students will also write a short summary about why they want to learn English.

Name ____________________                                                                    Date _____________________

Part A:

Please use the space below to write an introduction about yourself. Feel free to write about whatever comes to mind! You can write about things such as your home country, your friends and family, your hobbies, your dreams, etc.

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Please write down the reasons why you want to learn English. What are your goals for this class?
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