Jeremy Cowan
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What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):
Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:
Strongly AgreeHow much homework does this teacher assign?
Way too muchThe amount of writing required in this class is:
Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
Almost AlwaysHow much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?
Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2020
By the time you reach ELA 30-1, you'll probably know what to expect from an English class, and this one was no different. You'll read a Shakespeare play and a novel, write some essays, and take some reading comp tests. We got a few practice attempts at essays before they were actually worth marks - take advantage of those! So many kids just played flash games on their computers instead, and when the real essays hit they got clapped. Get lots of feedback from your teachers, understand exactly what they want. English at St. Francis has a particular marking structure: there's major assignments, and minor assignments. Ideally you should work hard on every project, but if you just don't have time, at least make sure you complete all of the major assignments because they're worth a ton.
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Class of 2020
Mr Cowan is an absolute GOD. No contest, the best English teacher at Francis. The dude is hilarious. As long as you show him that you're working and participating, he's extremely nice and very chill with deadlines. His tests aren't too difficult as long as you pay attention in class. He's chill with you using laptops to take notes. He isn't too hard of a marker on essays either, again as long as you show him that you're trying your best.