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

2. About me Extracurriculars: 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)MA, Curriculum and Instruction: CSU SacramentoNational Board Certified Teacher, 2010 (AYA/ELA) Globe Education Academy alumna, 2010Globe Education Academy alumna, 2010 Teaching for Tolerance Academy, 2015Teaching for Tolerance Academy, 2015 BA, English (music minor): California Lutheran UniversityBA, English (music minor): California Lutheran University Teaching credential: CSU SacramentoTeaching 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 Projects40%Writing and Projects40% Tests and Quizzes40%Tests and Quizzes40% Including Final Exam (10%)Including Final Exam (10%) Classwork and Homework20%Classwork and Homework20%

4. 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 Please note that CSU and UC campuses require a C or better in courses applied towards university admission.

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 studentsto establish learning goals for all students to gather and examine data to inform our instructionto gather and examine data to inform our instruction and to create lessons which call on students to explore ideas, interact with the textand 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. GPS Curriculum All students, whether or notAll students, whether or not they are officially enrolled in the GPS program, receive integrated instruction in their core classes. In Senior English, students explore literary works from across cultures and countries to discover how our stories reveal truth about ourselves, the nature of mankind, and human culture.In Senior English, students explore literary works from across cultures and countries to discover how our stories reveal truth about ourselves, the nature of mankind, and human culture.

7. 1 st Semester Curriculum English 12A will focus on Expository reading and writing skills in preparation for college, the workplace, and beyond.Expository reading and writing skills in preparation for college, the workplace, and beyond. Career and College portfolio:Career and College portfolio: Includes college application essay or alternative and a research component.Includes college application essay or alternative and a research component. Students will present findings to peersStudents will present findings to peers during the spring semester. Literature and Reading:Literature and Reading: English and World literature,English and World literature, including Beowulf and Macbeth Articles and poems relevant to a variety of topicsArticles and poems relevant to a variety of topics Independent reading of works (fiction or nonfiction) by classic and contemporary world authors.Independent reading of works (fiction or nonfiction) by classic and contemporary world authors.

8. 2 nd Semester Curriculum English 12B will focus on College and Career Readiness:College and Career Readiness: Students will continue to develop reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills for college and career. Literature by British and world authors will be selected from the FCUSD board-approved reading list.Literature by British and world authors will be selected from the FCUSD board-approved reading list. Reading selections to include:Reading selections to include: Brave New WorldBrave New World HamletHamlet Things Fall ApartThings Fall Apart The Kite RunnerThe Kite Runner Articles and poems related to variety of topicsArticles and poems related to variety of topics Independent reading of works (fiction or nonfiction) by world authorsIndependent reading of works (fiction or nonfiction) by world authors

9. Grammar and Vocabulary Grammar and vocabulary will be taught both directly and through the context of reading and writing assignments.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.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.Writing for a variety of purposes and audiences will be practiced and reinforced frequently both in and out of class.

10. 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!