The English Language Arts Department offers courses that develop the ability of students to read, write, listen, speak and, as a necessary part of these activities, to think for themselves. Ultimately, our goal is to foster confident, competent, critical thinkers. Students in grades 6-8 are placed in heterogeneously grouped, unleveled classes.

The overriding principle of this sequence is that, as far as possible, students adopt an inquiry stance towards learning, utilizing literature as a lens through which to explore, deepen understanding of human nature, and pose solutions to local and global problems. Our approach to language arts underscores a deep commitment to anti-racist practices and respects for human differences. At the high school level, courses are leveled and additional elective options in the department are available to students.

• Heather Barnet - Grade 8 ELA

• Deborah Burns - Grade 6 Reading

• Julie Dale - Grade 6 Writing  

• Meaghan Davey - Grade 6 Critical Reading and Thinking

• Robin Leoni - Grade 7 ELA

• Stephanie Madden - Grade 6 Writing

• Caroline Mullins - Grade 6 Reading

• Kaylee Ingram (Tavares) - Grade 8 ELA

• Christie Walker - Grade 7 ELA

Supervisor:

Allyson McHugh
amchugh@duxbury.k12.ma.us
781-934-7650 ext. 4528