Kimberly Bentz
Data based on 2 reviews.
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 2024
Literally nothing can help you unless you: - Live and breathe ELA - Are able to create and finalize an entire shakespearean sonnet, with proper iambic pentameter / syllable counts, within 30 minutes (yes, this is no exaggeration as to what my class had to do, and no she does not care if majority of the class fails to hand in the assignment on time. No one finished the sonnet that day, and she only changed the due date when she saw no one hand in full sonnets.) - Have enough time to devote at least 30min to an hour daily after school on reading - Be able to spend at least 3-6hrs after school to finish assignments that were assigned that day (they're almost always due the next day) - Be super introverted and willing to go through creating "embarassing" / "cringey" poems / stories, which aren't so bad until the teacher suddenly states in the middle of class that everyone has to present their work in front of the class and explain the how's and why's of your work, your thought process, etc. - Be comfortable without technology.