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Welcome!. Erin Pagtakhan, M.A. Ed. “Mrs. P” epagtakhan@pleasanton.k12.ca.us Sophomore English. Personal Background. Bay Area native B.A. English Literature, M.A. Education, Teaching Credential (English) Mills College, Oakland Proud to be a part of this wonderful community

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  1. Welcome! Erin Pagtakhan, M.A. Ed. “Mrs. P” epagtakhan@pleasanton.k12.ca.us Sophomore English

  2. Personal Background • Bay Area native • B.A. English Literature, M.A. Education, Teaching Credential (English) • Mills College, Oakland • Proud to be a part of this wonderful community • Married to Amador English teacher (BOO!!!) GO FALCONS! • Two young children, ages 5 & 2

  3. Honors Standards • Curriculum & Expectations • College Preparation • Synthesis of higher level thinking • Quality vs. Quantity

  4. Core Texts • Julius Caesar • William Shakespeare • Night • Elie Wiesel • Black Boy • Richard Wright • Things Fall Apart • Chinua Achebe • To Kill A Mockingbird • Harper Lee • SAT “Flip-O-Matic”

  5. Grades & Assessments • Writing………….….55% • Reading……………30% • Listening, Speaking, Participation………10% • Heavily weighted in writing: • Primary focus • Writing tools • Essay structure & critical thinking • Many opportunities to write throughout year • Writing portfolio

  6. Parent/Teacher Communication • Open lines of communication • Website • http://www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/fhsweb/pagtakhan/ • Go to FHS website & click on “faculty & staff” • Click on my name on the staff list & you will be directed to my website. • Website includes syllabus, policies/procedures, downloads of many handouts, & a daily calendar. • E-Mail: epagtakhan@pleasanton.k12.ca.us • On-Line Grades • Accessed through website; clear directions given on web • Updated weekly

  7. Thanks so much! • Three people play integral role in the success of your child: • Student, parent, & teacher • “Where I’m From Poem”

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