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=Universidad Simón Bolívar=

=ID2126 (Parallel Course)=

=Week 1: Introduction to the Course & Language Improvement=



//That means you will be practicing your English (Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation).//

 * ==Week 1 Objectives:== * Check lists, class schedule and rooms* Complete Contact List * Student-teacher introductions* Course Introduction:
 * Getting to know Wikispaces
 * Presentation of Syllabus, Evaluation Plan & Timetable (Mon-Wed/Tue-Thu)
 * Finding out what each page in our wiki was created for
 * Register in Moodle (if necessary)
 * Complete/Improve Profiles in [|Moodle]
 * Add picture to Students Profiles in Moodle (if necessary)
 * Review the use of Verb Tenses in English ||


 * ==Week 1 Lesson Plan: Introduction to the Course & Language Improvement== ||

**Day 1: Introduction to the Course**

 * Check Attendance List
 * Check Rooms and Schedules
 * Complete information in the Contact List
 * F2F Introductions
 * Present wiki for ID2-126
 * Introduce Course Content
 * Overview of Wikispaces
 * (Course Description, Timetable, Evaluation Plan, Weekly Activities, On-Line Exercises and Useful Links)
 * Register in Moodle
 * Improve Profile in Moodle
 * Revision of Profiles (in [|Moodle])
 * Addition of photographs to students' profiles.

Day 2: Language Improvement execises.

 * Grammar [|Lesson 1] (Review of verb tenses): Go over each one of the exercises, be attentive to the instructions and ask teacher in case you need help.
 * Grammar [|Lesson 2] (More about verb tenses): Check detailed information, exercises and quizzes found in this page.
 * Grammar [|Lesson 3] (A bit more about verbs): Here you will find other aspects dealing with verbs: Imperatives, Common irregular verbs, Regular Verbs, State & Dynamic verbs, Verbs with two objects.
 * Other interesting sites concerning verbs are: [|Modal auxiliaries], [|Verb tenses], [|Phrasal Verbs] [|Verb tense chart]
 * After having done all lessons on verb tenses, please go on to the REVIEW ON VERB TENSES ([|Moodle] Week 1).