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Welcome to Parent Night!

Welcome to Parent Night!. Mr. Varini Spanish 1 & 2. Goals in Foreign language class. Expose students to a new language/culture to broaden their world view and prepare them for a multi-cultural/multi-lingual society!

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Welcome to Parent Night!

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  1. Welcome to Parent Night! Mr. Varini Spanish 1 & 2

  2. Goals in Foreign language class Expose students to a new language/culture to broaden their world view and prepare them for a multi-cultural/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

  3. How to be successful – in class -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

  4. How to prepare at home 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)

  5. When is extra help available? Monday/Wednesday: 2:40-4:00 PM Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00-7:40 AM *Or almost any day before/after school by appointment

  6. Structure of a typical unitSpanish 1 Realidades 1 - Chapter 1B Vocabulary theme – Describe yourself and others Grammar focus – Adjective agreement, definite and indefinite adjectives, sentence structure and word placement

  7. Structure of a typical unitSpanish 2 Realidades 2 - Chapter 1B Vocabulary theme – What do you do after school? Grammar focus – making comparisons, saber/conocer, hace+time expressions

  8. Assessment opportunities 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)

  9. Foreign Language Benchmark Tests 30% - Speaking (Question/Answer) 70% - Multiple choice *Cumulative test – covers all material studied up to that point

  10. Parent information -website bhsvarini.weebly.com (important assignment dates, syllabus, curriculum calendar) -e-mail thomas.varini@bufordcityschools.org -twitter @bhsvarini -Remind101 (pick up flier on table by the door)

  11. 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

  12. My website www.bhsvarini.weebly.com

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