Grammar 1IECP

Fall 2103Nikki Mattson

Welcome to PSU!

• PSU Video

Partner Discussion

• 1). What did you see in the video? Make a list of 10 things.

• 2). What is your favorite part of State College so far?

• 3). What parts of the campus are popular for students?

PSU Attractions• The Creamery• The Arboretum• Museums• Environmental Center• Bryce Jordan Center• Performing Arts• Events Calendar

Challenge…• Go see at least one of the attractions this

week!• Email a picture of yourself at one of the

attractions, and I will add it to the class PPT. (nla12@psu.edu)

• If you send me a picture of yourself at 3 attractions, you will get extra credit!

Course Blog

• http://iecpgr1fa13.blogspot.com/

Textbooks• Grammar and BeyondLevel 1Student’s Book and WorkbookAuthor: ReppenPublisher: CambridgeISBN: 978-1107694804

Warm-Up – Adjective Name Game

• What is an adjective?• A word that describes a noun

Examples• Nice Nikki• Nervous Nikki• Noisy Nikki

All About You

• Complete Handout

• Share your name, home country, and if you are a new or returning student

Editing Race• Practice: Sarah is a student. She is no in class now.

1. John studies math. Is 21 years old.2. The students is adults.3. I has a new cell phone.4. Katie is a good engineers.5. Sarah does not be a good student.6. Diana is sleep a lot.7. Does they study together?8. He did not had many friends.

More Editing Practice9. She were not a bad student last year.10. She is type her report now.11. He will going to school tomorrow.

Diagnostic Test

• Not for a grade• To see what you already know• To make sure you are in the right level• To compare your score on the first day of

class and the end of the semester

HW

• Buy textbooks (keep receipts)