1. Welcome to Honors English 9 Mrs. Melinda Malaspino Welcome to Senior English! 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

4. 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 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.

5. 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 Senior English, students explore literary works from across cultures 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 to discover how our stories reveal truth about ourselves, the nature of mankind, and human culture.

6. 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. College- or career-based portfolioCollege- or career-based portfolio Includes college application essay or alternative and a research paperIncludes college application essay or alternative and a research paper to be presentedto be presented at the end of the first semester. Literature and Reading:Literature and Reading: Beowulf and early English literatureBeowulf and early English literature MacbethMacbeth And Then There Were NoneAnd Then There Were None Articles and poems relevant to a variety of topics.Articles and poems relevant to a variety of topics.

7. College- or Career-Based Portfolio All seniors are expected to adhere to the following school- wide deadlines as agreed upon by the English 12 teaching team. Letter of IntentLetter of Intent Personal ResumePersonal Resume College application essayCollege application essay OR Biographical statement essay Annotated BibliographyAnnotated Bibliography (minimum 5 sources) Research paperResearch paper (minimum 4 pages with works cited) Oral PresentationOral Presentation Portfolio or other collection of informationPortfolio or other collection of information

8. 2 nd Semester Curriculum English 12B will focus on the critical analysis of literature and literary nonfiction as students to continue to develop reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills for college and career.English 12B will focus on the critical analysis of literature and literary nonfiction as students to continue to develop reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills for college and career. Literature, including British, world, and contemporary American works, will be selected from the FCUSD board-approved reading list.Literature, including British, world, and contemporary American works, will be selected from the FCUSD board-approved reading list. Reading selections to include:Reading selections to include: Brave New WorldBrave New World HamletHamlet The NaturalThe Natural Jekyll and HydeJekyll and Hyde Articles and poems related to variety of topics.Articles and poems related to variety of topics.

9. Grammar and Vocabulary Grammar and vocabulary will be taught through the context of reading and writing assignments.Grammar and vocabulary will be taught through the context of reading and writing assignments. Grammar and Usage concepts to be reviewed as we approach college placement testsGrammar and Usage concepts to be reviewed as we approach college placement tests

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!