M-U-F FRAMEWORK

M-U-F is a grammar teaching framework

(teaching approach) where it stands for M-
U-F (Meaning-Use-Form).
This framework integrates grammar and
its context.
It was introduced by Janey Moon (2008)
through a British Councils program
concerning about the development of
English teaching and learning in
elementary school in Asia.
 The framework has five important
elements to be applied in
developing lesson plans.
The elements are Topic, Activities,
Language Focus, Situation and
Sequence (TALFSS)
 MEANING
The meaning of unit of language that is being
portrayed in the specific context.
Two aspects of meaning:
The literal meaning of the word, phrase, functional
expression or grammar structure
Example: She buys a red ball. (red in this context has
something to do with naming a particular colour)
The meaning in the context which it is being used
in
Example: She is red from sitting in the sun. (red here
means her skin has turned into a particular shade of
pink because of sunburn)
 Sample of Activities
Set situations or dialogues that are
fun for children using dolls or other
media
Using stories
Playing dramas
Using pictures
Using childrens experiences as
learning materials
 USE
When or why the vocabulary, functional
expression or grammar structure is used
The words, functional expressions, grammar
structures we choose to use are determined by
the situation we are in and/or what we want to
communicate to our listener(s)
After children are exposed to English language
through the situations manipulated by
teachers, they also need opportunities to use
correct English to communicate with
others.
 Example: Good Morning! (greeting)
Is used to greet others before noon
When we use this greeting when a
person gets up in the afternoon, he/she
may perceive it as an irony or sarcasm.
We should not use this greeting after
noon.
 Sample of Activities
Games
Information gap
Quiz
Plays
Giving and following instructions to
do or make something
 FORM
How the vocabulary unit, functional expression, or
grammar structure is formed
refers to the visible and audible parts of vocabulary,
functional expressions and grammar units:
spelling
phonemes
syllable stress
words in a phrase
prefixes or suffixes
syntax (word order)
choice of noun or verb
punctuation
 Teachers have to attract childrens
attention to language forms
during English lesson, which means
that the teachers are making the
children aware of accurate language
use both orally and written.
 Sample of Activities
Games - children raise their right hands if teacher says
singular animals, and their left hands if teacher says
plural animals.

Writing - completing sentences, arranging words into

good sentences, or completing dialogues.

Activities that increase students awareness on grammar

-teacher asks What is similar about these sentences?
He is talking
She is listening
They are eating at the restaurant