Grammar II - Week 1 - Course Introduction

Introduction: Hello and welcome to Week 1 of the course English Grammar II. In this course we will cover an intensive survey of a variety of grammar topics. The purpose of this blog is to facilitate our synchronous class activities and to serve as a record that you can refer back to for study purposes.

Todays's Goals:

• Learn the names and personal information of most of your classmates.
• Explore and clarify the structure of the course, the content to be covered, the evaluation activities, and important dates.
• Brainstorm potential topics for the Oral Presentations.

Task 1: Who Are My Classmates?

Take a moment to get to know some of your classmates in this course. Click play on the video timer and discuss the following questions.

• What's your name and where do you live?
• How long have you been at ULACIT?
• What are your motivations for taking this course/degree?
• What other courses are you taking this term?
• Are you currently a teacher? If so, where do you work?
• What other questions do you have for your partners?

Task 2: Experiences with Grammar?

Keep your conversation going but now focus on the topic of grammar by answering these questions.

• Of the following aspects of English, which do you think is your strongest ability, why?

• Speaking
• Reading
• Listening
• Writing
• Grammar
• Pronunciation
• Vocabulary 

• Which do you feel you need to improve in the most?
• When did you take the Grammar I course? 
• What kinds of activities in that course helped your learning?
• What kinds of activities did not help your learning?
• How would you like to be supported by your teacher in the Grammar II course?

Task 3: Put the Pieces Together

Click on the link below. Then find the space in the document that corresponds to your group and follow the instructions. Be ready to share you ideas with the rest of the class when we go back to the main room.

• Shared Document: CLICK HERE

Task 4: Topics Brainstorm for Oral Assessments

You will give two oral assessments in this course. In order for them to be meaningful, let's take some time to think of a list of interesting topics that you might explore. Click your group link.

• Group 1: CLICK HERE
• Group 2: CLICK HERE