Abstract

This dissertation is based on the studies of word formation and many current researches on using word formation to teach English. The application of word formation in English teaching is discussed in this dissertation, including the way to use word formation to teach, to review the vocabulary and in the examination. It is pointed out that since words change as time passes by, one of main tasks in primary school English teaching is to teach the ways to learn and lay a firm foundation for the further study. The significance to use word formation in primary school English teaching is also revealed.

Key words:  middle school English education; word formation; teaching English vocabulary

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Literature Review1

2.1 The rules of word formation...2

2.2 The usage of word formation2

2.3 The usage of word formation in class.3

3.Word Formation Rules .4

3.1 Major process of word-formation..5

3.1.1 Derivation..5

3.1.2 Compounding .5

3.1.3 Conversion..6

3.2 Minor process of word-formation..6

4.  Application of Word Formation in Middle School English Vocabulary.7

4.1 The application of word formation to teach the words7

4.2 The application of word formation to review the words.8

4.3 The application of word formation in examinations.9

5.  Significance of Word Formation in Middle School English Vocabulary.9

5.1 To benefit students to enlarge and memorize the words10

5.2 To help students make similar words clear..10

5.3 To arouse students’ interest in learning the words..10

5.4 To know the way to learn the words.11

5.5 To develop the consciousness to paraphrase the words.11

5.6 To promote the teaching efficiency12

6. Conclusion.12

References.14