ESL/EFL teachers and tutors
Preparing a grammar lesson for intermediate ESL students on subject-verb agreement
About
The English Grammar mind map template is a comprehensive resource for ESL/EFL teachers and learners, covering over 329 nodes across 11 major branches including Basic Structures, Parts of Speech, Concord, Direct & Indirect Speech, Figures of Speech, and teaching resources. This template serves as both a grammar cheat sheet and a lesson planning tool, with detailed subtopics such as 'Subject and Verb agreement' under Concord and 'sound devices' under Figures of Speech. It also includes practical teaching tips like 'Vocabulary learning trick for your students' and classroom activities such as 'Toilet Paper Icebreaker'. Designed for educators, it offers a structured overview of English grammar rules, teaching methodologies, and ready-to-use activities.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
English language learners and self-study students
Creating a quick reference cheat sheet for students to review figures of speech before an exam
TEFL teachers and teaching assistants
Planning a week of classroom activities with warmers, games, and pronunciation practice
How to use this template
Step 1
Open the Template File
Download the .xmind file and open it in Xmind (desktop or web version).
Step 2
Explore Grammar Topics
Browse the main branches (Basic Structures, Parts of Speech, etc.) to find the grammar topic you need.
Step 3
Review Detailed Content
Click on any node to read its details; expand sub-nodes for deeper information or activities.
Step 4
Personalize Your Lesson
Customize the template by adding your own examples, editing activity instructions, or deleting irrelevant sections.
Step 5
Save and Share Resources
Save your customized version and use it as a teaching aid, handout, or lesson plan.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 329 nodes covering Basic Structures, Parts of Speech, Concord, Direct & Indirect Speech, Figures of Speech, teaching resources, glossary, and over 60 teaching tips and classroom activities.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore branches like 'Lesson thoughts and general ideas' or 'Tim's teaching tips' for activity ideas. Customize nodes to fit your lesson objectives and student level.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind (desktop or web). You can add, remove, or modify nodes to create your own grammar reference or lesson plan.
The Concord section explains subject-verb and noun-pronoun agreement rules, including 'Group of Words as Subject' and 'Subject Governing more than one Verb', essential for accurate sentence construction.
Absolutely. The 'Tim's teaching tips' branch contains over 60 activities like 'Grammar Dominoes' and 'Human Bingo' that you can adapt by editing node text or adding your own instructions.
The template covers eight parts of speech: Articles, Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Conjunctions, and Prepositions, each with detailed subcategories.
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