1. Welcome to Honors English 9 Mrs. Melinda Malaspino Welcome to Honors English 9! Mrs. Malaspino Folsom High School

2. Grading Policies Grading Scale: Grades will be based on points earned through the entire semester. Point value of assignments will depend on importance and complexity. Grades will be weighted in the following areas: Writing and Projects40%Writing and Projects40% Tests and Quizzes30%Tests and Quizzes30% Classwork and Homework20%Classwork and Homework20% Final Exam10%Final Exam10%

3. Grading Scale Letter grades will be based on the following scale as set forth by the FHS Department of English:Letter grades will be based on the following scale as set forth by the FHS Department of English: 100% + = A +78-79% = C +100% + = A +78-79% = C + 93-99% = A73-77% = C93-99% = A73-77% = C 90-92% = A-70-72% = C-90-92% = A-70-72% = C- 88-89% = B +68-69% = D +88-89% = B +68-69% = D + 83-87% = B63-67% = D83-87% = B63-67% = D 80-82% = B-60-62% = D-80-82% = B-60-62% = D- 59% and below = F59% and below = F Students with below a B in EITHER SEMESTER will not be eligible for Honors English next year.Students with below a B in EITHER SEMESTER will not be eligible for Honors English next year.

4. Summer Reading Expectations Summer Reading was designed to introduce students to concepts we will be covering this year, as well as to accelerate the curriculumSummer Reading was designed to introduce students to concepts we will be covering this year, as well as to accelerate the curriculum Selections and Assessments:Selections and Assessments: Bless Me, Ultima: Essay and TestBless Me, Ultima: Essay and Test A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Performance and TestA Midsummer Night’s Dream: Performance and Test Mythology: Powerpoint Presentations and TestMythology: Powerpoint Presentations and Test

5. Literary Selections 1 st Semester: (in addition to the summer reading)1 st Semester: (in addition to the summer reading) The OdysseyThe Odyssey Of Mice and MenOf Mice and Men To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird 2 nd Semester:2 nd Semester: Great ExpectationsGreat Expectations NightNight The Book ThiefThe Book Thief Fahrenheit 451Fahrenheit 451 Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet

6. Grammar and Vocabulary Grammar will be based on Magic Lens curriculum—an integrated approach designed to familiarize students with all levels of grammar.Grammar will be based on Magic Lens curriculum—an integrated approach designed to familiarize students with all levels of grammar. Vocabulary will follow the “Word Within the Word” program, using Latin and Greek Roots.Vocabulary will follow the “Word Within the Word” program, using Latin and Greek Roots.

7. Common Core Curriculum Honors English 9 is designed to be an inquiry- based course, integrating reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking in all units. Teachers collaborate to create lessons which call on students to explore ideas, interact with the text and develop thoughtful understanding in accordance with the FCUSD mission statement.

8. GPS Curriculum All students, whether or notAll students, whether or not they are officially enrolled in the GPS program, will receive integrated instruction in their core classes. In 9 th grade English, students explore literary works from across cultures which address the question of how journeys, both literal and figurative, define the human experience as part of a global society.In 9 th grade English, students explore literary works from across cultures which address the question of how journeys, both literal and figurative, define the human experience as part of a global society.

9. THANKS FOR COMI NG! I can be reached at mmalaspi@fcusd.orgmmalaspi@fcusd.org 916-294-2400 ext. 415202916-294-2400 ext. 415202 E-Mail is the best way to reach me!