Select one of the questions below and answer it in 100 words or less then email your response to your instructor. Be sure to identify the question so your instructor knows which one you are answering.

1		Briefly discuss some of the research evidence that exists to support that explicit instruction in grammar has little, if any, effect on how learners acquire an L2.
2		Explain why traditional grammar instruction, defined as explicit explanation followed by output practice, may be questioned in terms of what we know about how learners acquire an L2.
3		In your own words, explain the difference(s) between a mechanical drill, a meaningful drill, and a communicative drill.