Welcome

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.

Contact Information


Matthew Parrilli - English Department Chair
mparrilli@maine207.org
847.692.8139

Office: C-132
Classroom: C-128


Summer Reading


For information about Maine South's Summer Reading Program, click on the links below. 
2008 Summer Reading Required Book List (PDF)
2008 Summer Reading Choice Book List (PDF)
2008 Summer Reading Choice Book Blurbs (PDF)




 

 

Created and maintained by M. Parrilli - English Department Chair
Last update: May 2008