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

About me English 12 PLC Coordinator Global Perspective Studies (GPS) Coordinator UC Davis Department of Education Mentor Education and Training: MA, Curriculum and Instruction: CSU Sacramento National Board Certified Teacher , 2010 (AYA/ELA) Globe Education Academy alumna, 2010 and 2014 BA, English (music minor): California Lutheran University Teaching credential: CSU Sacramento

Communication I can be reached at mmalaspi@fcusd.org 916-294-2400 ext. 415202 E-Mail is the best way to reach me! Website: Course expectations, Slides/Notes, , Links to videos and helpful websites, etc. I do not post daily homework online.

Grading Policies Grading Scale: Grades will be based on points earned through the entire semester. Grades will be weighted in the following areas: Writing and Projects 40% Formative and Summative Assessments 40% Classwork and Homework 20% CW/HW to be evaluated based on content, completion, and form.

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

1st Semester Curriculum Unit 1: Epic Hero Core text: Beowulf Common writing assignment: Personal Narration (College Application Essay) Unit 2: Research-Based Writing Core text: Online StudySync unit Common writing assignment: Synthesis Essay (District Assessment) Unit 3: Career and College Preparation Core text: Novel groups (based on teacher-selected choices) Common writing assignment: Resume and Cover Letter Career Research: Annotated Bibliography Instruction through the semester will also focus on skills needed for District Final: Reading (Lit and Info), Grammar, Vocabulary

2nd Semester Curriculum Unit 4: The Human Condition Core texts: Hamlet and Brave New World Common Writing Assignments: Argument/Lit Analysis Unit 5: Contemporary Issues Core text: The Kite Runner Common Writing Assignment: Argument/Lit Analysis Instruction through the semester will also focus on skills needed for District Final: Reading (Lit and Info), Grammar, Vocabulary

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