Mr. Varini
Spanish 1 & 2
Expose students to a new language/culture to broaden
their world view and prepare them for a multicultural/multi-lingual society!
- According to the 2010 US census, 16% of the population is
Hispanic. By 2050, the country will be around 25%.
- Prepare students for college by helping them develop the
organizational and study skills that are necessary
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-Bring all materials to class (notebook, pen/pencil)
*Books and workbooks stored in classroom
-participate actively
-keep an organized notebook
-have a positive attitude
-ask questions/ask for help
Study vocabulary and/or grammar notes each day
- (It is difficult to be successful if you try to have a “cram”
session right before a quiz/test)
- Do online conjuguemos vocabulary practice
- *New set up (divided into smaller groups of words)
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Monday/Wednesday: 2:40-4:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00-7:40 AM
*Or almost any day before/after school by appointment
Realidades 1 - Chapter 1B
Vocabulary theme – Describe yourself and others
Grammar focus – Adjective agreement, definite
and indefinite adjectives, sentence structure and
word placement
Realidades 2 - Chapter 1B
Vocabulary theme – What do you do after
school?
Grammar focus – making comparisons,
saber/conocer, hace+time expressions
20% - Quizzes - vocabulary recognition/grammar
30% - Tests - vocabulary production/grammar/listening
10% - Homework/Daily work assignments
10% - Performance essay (1 per semester)
30% - Benchmark Tests (3 per semester)
30% - Speaking (Question/Answer)
70% - Multiple choice
*Cumulative test – covers all material studied up to that
point
-website bhsvarini.weebly.com
(important assignment dates, syllabus, curriculum calendar)
-e-mail
thomas.varini@bufordcityschools.org
-twitter @bhsvarini
-Remind101 (pick up f lier on table by the door)
REMIND 101
- Sign-up for e-mail and/or text reminders
- One-way message system
Spanish 1 – Text @mrvarin to 678-804-7127
Spanish 2 – Text @mrvarini to 678-804-7127
www.bhsvarini.weebly.com