The generative Situation is a situation which the teacher sets up in the lesson in order to “generate” several examples sentences of a structure.
A situational context permits presentation of a wide range of language items. The situation serves as a means of contextualizing the language and this helps clarify its meaning. At the same time the generated examples provide the learners with data for induction of the rules of form. Students can be involved in the development of the presentation as well as in solving the grammar 'problem': this makes it less dry than a traditional grammar explanation.
SAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT TASKS
Discuss plan for a class trip.
Tell someone how to find utensils in the kitchen.
Giving direction to someone.
Make a weather report.
Following the instructions.
INSIGHTS OR REFLECTION
Various language things can be presented in a situational context. The context provided by the circumstance aids in deciphering the language's meaning. In addition, the created examples give students information for deducing the laws of form. It is less dry than a conventional grammar explanation since students can participate in both the presentation's creation and the solution to the grammatical "issue." A well-chosen incident may also be more memorable than a straightforward explanation. All of these indications point to the great efficacy of this strategy.