GRAMMAR 1

ICPNA
 GRADES
Speaking #1 2 pts. Things to include:
Speaking #2 2 pts. Choose 2 activities from the
“From Grammar to Writing”
2 pts. section. It can be from any unit.
Grammar Quiz #1 Each writing must be 3
Grammar Quiz #2 2 pts. paragraphs (intro, 1 body
paragraph and a conclusion)
Grammar Quiz #3 2 pts. Write 10 sentences per unit (using
the grammar from each unit)
Grammar Quiz #4 2 pts.
Final Exam 4 pts.
Portfolio 4 pts.
TELL ME ABOUT
YOURSELF!
At least 3 things

My name is Andrea Dett Bello

I am 32 years old
I used to live in Canada
I am married
 SIMPLE PRESENT
•Use the simple present to talk about
habits, routines and facts.

I always drink coffee at work.

I live in Washington D.C.
Earth is not flat.
 PRESENT CONTINUOUS
•Use the present continuous to talk about actions
happening at this current moment.
Michael is sleeping in his room.

•Use the present continuous to to talk about

temporary situations.
I’m staying with a friend for a few days.
Action verbs: describe
actions we take or things
that happen.

Stative verbs: describe states,

they refer to the way the things are
(appearance, state of being etc.)

Stative verbs are almost never used

in continuous forms
 have been have been living / have lived

has been
has been working / has worked
has been writing / has written has also written

has been
has taught
has been teaching / has taught
have had
have owned
have been communicating
 works well
is going badly
is growing rapidly

feel sad / are feeling sad

feel sick / am feeling sick

is thinking clearly
sounds terrible
is kind
is being obnoxious
 WE NEED
SOUNDS

I THINK

ARE

PROVEN/PROVED

DON’T MEAN WELL

ANGRY

DOESN’T SPEAK