Vennessa Nava
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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 2024
I had her for Writing for Publication. It was a good class and I definitely learned a lot. She is also a sweet person! Have fun in W4P.
Class of 2023
If you want to succeed, you must always listen during discussions in order to understand the text to the best of your abilities so your analysis is the as in depth as it can be.
Class of 2021
For AmStuds make sure that you annotate the stories/books that you read very well so that you can do well on the reading quizzes(they are unannounced so make sure that you are prepared after any reading). The vocab quizzes are easy points as long as you do ample studying on the Quizlet sets beforehand. She is a harsh but fair grader on essays and other written assignments, however she always gives some feedback for improvement. Be sure that you take this feedback into account when writing anything subsequently and you will succeed :). Overall an amazing class, especially with learning History with Owens! :) She definitely will help you become a better writer and lit is such a fun subject with her.
Additional Comments
Class of 2023
This was the best teacher I had in Monta Vista. I am in college now and still think of Ms. Nava, as her HAmLit class really left an impression on me. What I appreciate most about her teaching is she's very articulate and well-spoken, which makes you respect her and makes her assignments and discussions feel much more understandable and sophisticated. Even in college it is hard to find teachers like her.
Class of 2021
- Prepare(annotate) well for reading quizzes - Always use quizlet for vocab quizzes - Utilize feedback and the rubric of course when doing any graded writing assignments -Enjoy :)