North Haven High School English Department
English Department Coordinator
Grades 9-12
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Telephone:
203-239-1641, ext. 2614
Welcome to the North Haven High School English Department! We are proud of the depth and breadth of our 9-12 program, and of the talents of our teachers who bring great vitality, intelligence, and versatility to their curriculums. Our curriculum is a response to the world around us and not apart from it.
All 9-12 English Language Arts students will work toward college and career readiness. To that end, students will
- write in the narrative, argument, and informational modes,
- engage deeply in the writing process,
- participate in summer reading picking a book of choice from a list of available texts,
- read engaging texts of their own choice,
- practice close reading,
- respond to text-based questions,
- develop synthesis skills,
- further refine and develop vocabulary,
- continue to develop their understanding of literary conventions,
- improve their speaking and listening abilities,
- regularly engage in group activities fostering a cooperative sensibility
