1. Welcome to Honors English 9
Welcome to GPS English 12!
Mrs. Malaspino, MA/NBCT
Welcome to Honors English 9
Mrs. Melinda Malaspino

2. About Mrs. Malaspino Extracurriculars: Education and Training:
Global Perspective Studies (GPS) Coordinator
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) advisor
Education and Training:
MA, Curriculum and Instruction: CSU SacramentoNational Board Certified Teacher , 2010 (AYA/ELA)
Globe Education Academy, 2010; Advanced Training, Summer 2016
Teaching for Tolerance Academy, 2015
BA, English (music minor): California Lutheran University
Teaching credential: CSU Sacramento

3. 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 Projects 40%
Tests and Quizzes 40%
Including Final Exam
Classwork and Homework 20%

4. Grading Scale
Letter grades will be based on the following scale as set forth by the FHS Department of English:
100% + = A % = C +
93-99% = A % = C
90-92% = A % = C-
88-89% = B % = D +
83-87% = B % = D
80-82% = B % = D-
59% and below = F
A “C” or better is required for 4-year college entrance.

5. Common Core Curriculum
English 12 is designed to be an inquiry-based course, integrating reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking in all units.
Teachers collaborate through a Professional Learning Community
to establish learning goals for all students
to gather and examine data to inform our instruction
and to create lessons which call on students to explore ideas, interact with the text
and develop thoughtful understanding, and which enable students to meet collective and individual learning goals.

6. Global Perspective Studies Curriculum
This course was approved last year by the FCUSD Board of Education and is designed to increase the relevance of core instruction for students in the GPS pathway.
A wide variety of global literature from around the world will provide students with a broader perspective about common themes and issues.
Projects are designed to foster global awareness and empathy.
Students not enrolled in the GPS program will be offered differentiated choices on some project-based assignments.

7. Study Sync: Folsom-Cordova’s Newly Adopted ELA curriculum
Last year, ELA teachers in grades 6-12 across the district piloted several curricular resources. Study Sync was strongly recommended as the best Common-Core relevant option available to FCUSD.
Key Features:
Multi-media access. Lessons are delivered by means of a variety of media, including print texts and online resources.
Thematic approach. Curricular units are organized around themes and include core literature, comparative texts of various genres, and writing and research components.

8. 1st Semester Curriculum
GPS English 12A will focus on
Expository reading and writing skills in preparation for college, the workplace, and beyond. All units will emphasize global connections.
Literature and Reading:
Beowulf (Theme: Epic Heroes)
Hamlet and Brave New World (Theme: The Human Condition)
Independent reading of works (fiction, poetry, or nonfiction) by classic and contemporary world authors, including online selections from StudySync.
GPS Capstone Project
Students will work on developing their proposals,
conducting research, and designing their projects in in conjunction with an international organization.
Alternative for non-GPS students: College/Career Research Project

9. 2nd Semester Curriculum
GPS Capstone Project:
GPS Students will continue to develop reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills for college and career as they continue to develop their projects and share their findings with others in the classroom and beyond.
College/Career Project: Non-GPS Students will share their college/career project findings in a multi-media presentations for their peers.
Literature by British and world authors will be selected from the FCUSD board-approved reading list.
Focus will be on
CONTEMPORARY
GLOBAL ISSUES.

10. Grammar and Vocabulary
Grammar and vocabulary will be taught both directly and through the context of reading and writing assignments.
Grammar and Usage concepts will focus on concepts assessed on college English placement tests.
Writing for a variety of purposes and audiences will be practiced and reinforced frequently both in and out of class.

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