English Dept

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
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FACULTY

Mr. S. Arresto
Ms. C. Castaldi
Ms. H. Diaz
Ms. M. Levine (Department Assistant)
Ms. R. Levy
Ms. C. Manzo
Ms. C. Miolla
Ms. C. Piccarillo
Ms. D. Silvestri
Ms. M. Tzoumas
Ms. M. Walsh
Ms. A. Wolfe
Ms. M. Zambori

DESCRIPTION

The basic components of English curriculum on each grade level are classified under four learning standards. Students will read, write, listen and speak for: information and understanding; literary response and expression; critical analysis and evaluation; and social interaction.

In Grade 7 emphasis in the language skills strand is placed upon development of such fundamentals as spelling, identification and proper use of four parts of speech, parts of the sentence, simple punctuation, capitalization of proper nouns and following written and/or oral directions. Language arts skills comprise the major focus and are reinforced through the teaching of literature, reading and composition. Seventh graders are introduced to library facilities by means of group orientation sessions conducted by the librarian.

Writing skills focus upon the construction of good sentence and paragraph structure through creative and expository writing. Writing is integrated throughout all four learning standards. Writing is also offered in a special course on an every other day basis opposite our Home & Careers course.

The study of literature provides an opportunity to develop vocabulary, examine simple literary concepts like setting, plot and characterization, and to enhance students' understanding of logic.