Welcome to Honors English 9

Mrs. Melinda Malaspino

Welcome to Senior English!

Mrs. Malaspino

Folsom High School

Grading PoliciesGrading 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 30%•Classwork and Homework 20%•Final Exam 10%

Grading Scale• Letter grades will be based on the following scale

as set forth by the FHS Department of English:• 100% + = A + 78-79% = C +• 93-99% = A 73-77% = C• 90-92% = A- 70-72% = C-• 88-89% = B + 68-69% = D +• 83-87% = B 63-67% = D• 80-82% = B- 60-62% = D-• 59% and below =

F

Common Core CurriculumEnglish 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.

GPS Curriculum• All 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.

1st Semester Curriculum

English 12A will focus on • Expository reading and writing skills in preparation for

college, the workplace, and beyond.• College- or career-based portfolio

• Includes college application essay or alternative and a research paper

• to be presented at the end of the first semester.

• Literature and Reading: • Beowulf and early English literature• Macbeth• And Then There Were None• Articles and poems relevant to a variety of topics.

College- or Career-Based PortfolioAll seniors are expected to adhere to the following school-

wide deadlines as agreed upon by the English 12 teaching team.

• Letter of Intent• Personal Resume• College application essay

OR Biographical statement essay• Annotated Bibliography

(minimum 5 sources)• Research paper

(minimum 4 pages with works cited)• Oral Presentation• Portfolio or other collection of information

2nd 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.

• Literature, including British, world, and contemporary American works, will be selected from the FCUSD board-approved reading list.

• Reading selections to include:• Brave New World• Hamlet• The Natural • Jekyll and Hyde• Articles and poems related to variety of topics.

Grammar and Vocabulary• 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 tests

THANKS FOR COMI NG!

I can be reached at •mmalaspi@fcusd.org

•916-294-2400 ext. 415202E-Mail is the best way to reach me!