English
| Lisa Orlandella | x288 | lorlandella@capetech.us |
| Dianna Morton | x314 | dmorton@capetech.us |
| Kristen Nowack | x287 | knowack@capetech.us |
| Nan Cinnater | x302 | ncinnater@capetech.us |
| Mary Kew | x295 | mkew@capetech.us |
| Kendra Sarabia | x294 | ksarabia@capetech.us |
| Colin Politi |
x295 | cpoliti@capetech.us |
The English Department curricula is based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and is supportive of the Core Concept of that Framework which is “to teach learners how to reason and use language purposefully as they comprehend, construct and convey meaning.” Students in Grades 9 and 10 attend English class through their academic and technical cycles (every day), providing them with 180 consecutive days of English instruction. The focus of Grades 9 and 10 is to improve analysis of literature and technical text, refine and expand writing skills, increase vocabulary, identify elements of fiction and improve skills in grammar, usage and mechanics. Students grades 11 and 12 read a variety of world literature for analysis. They continue to hone their writing skills with an emphasis on literary analysis, research papers, technical writing and essays. Instructors acknowledge the importance of reading, writing and communication skills in all careers and strive to provide all students the opportunity to acquire those skills. The Department provides a rigorous curriculum for students who intend to continue their education beyond the secondary level with the provision of College Prep level courses.