Ms. Forscher
English 3: 11th Grade
ABOUT ME:
Hello, all! My name is Ms. Forscher, and this is my tenth year teaching at Bloomfield High School. My first two years at BHS, I taught ninth grade, and I'm now beginning my eighth year teaching eleventh grade! I truly love teaching the American Literature curriculum, as it offers a diverse set of stories and authors for the students to dive into and explore.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Education from Rutgers University. I went on to complete a Master's degree in Secondary Education from Rutgers University the following year. After graduate school, I taught abroad at an all-girls school.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading as many novels as time will allow, hiking every trail I can get my feet on with my husband, running outside in beautiful weather, traveling all over the world, and spending quality time with my friends and family.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to English 3: American Literature! In this course, we will be exploring different genres of literature including short stories, novels, plays, and works of non-fiction. Our focus this year is to become critical thinkers and clear communicators through both spoken and written word. This course is reading, writing, and discussion intensive. Be prepared each day and our discussions will be very interesting and informative!
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT GRADING:
Major Grades (Tests, Major Writing Assignments, Essays) - 40%
Minor Grades (Minor Writing Assignments, Classwork, Quizzes) - 50%
Homework - 10%
POWERSCHOOL ACCESS:
Please make sure that you get into the habit of checking your grades regularly. It is your responsibility to keep track of how you are doing in class, as well as any missing assignments that you owe me. Please remember: I do not give you your grades, you earn them.
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