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The English program at Maine South has the following major goals: students will be able, at various levels of skill development, to (1) read with understanding and fluency, (2) understand the expressed meaning in literature representative of various societies, eras, and ideas, (3) write to communicate for a variety of purposes, (4) listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations, (5) use reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to research and apply information for specific purposes. Regardless of course classifications, students will have experiences leading them to the successful accomplishment of these five goals. 

 

 

2013 Summer Reading Program

The 2013 Summer Reading Program has been revealed!  See the documents on the right side of this page for more information.  The links will take you to the Required  and Choice Book Lists as well as book blurbs for all of the titles.  Begin learning more about the titles from both lists so that you can come prepared to the Summer Reading Book Fair on May 23rd, 2013. 
 

 
Andreas Angels Book Drive Flyer 2013 

Talk About It, 5 Essentials Survey, Abraham Lincoln Award Information

 

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Andreas Angels Book Drive Flyer 2012 

 

2012-2013 Free Rice Campaign

 FreeRice Webvertising 2012 copy
 
You can access Free Rice at http://freerice.com.  You are strongly encouraged to create an account on Free Rice and join the Maine South English group to have your donations included in the campaign.  Remember to check that you are donating on behalf of the Maine South English group each time you access the site!  If you have any questions, please consult your English teacher.  Thank you for your contributions to the campaign!
 
 

 

Congratulations to Maine South's

2012 NCTE Writing Award Winner  

Congratulations to Hannah on being recognized for her Achievement in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English.  She is one of only 35 in the state of Illinois and one of only 274 nationally to win this prestigious award.  She is photographed with her AP Language and Composition teacher, Mr. McGowan.
 
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Welcome back!

 
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The 2012-2013 Maine South English Department

 
Back Row: (L to R) Mr. Ellefson, Mr. Fechner, Mr. Stathakis, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Kirshner, Ms. Schanou, Ms. Knight, Dr. Ford, and Mrs. Ryan
Middle Row: (L to R) Mr. Parrilli, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Scorza, Mrs. Braverman, Ms. Flint, Ms. Muir-Wilson, Mrs. Abend, Mrs. Krukowski, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Corelitz, and Dr. Jones
Front Row: (L to R) Mr. Stock, Mr. Marsicano, Mr. McGowan, Mrs. Headley, Mr. Bellisario, and Mrs. Sanchez
 
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