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“After her class most papers seem like a cake walk”
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Reviews (90)
Great teacher. Young and energetic. Teaches about POP culture. We watched and discussed Trainspotting about heroin addiction and did fun group work a lot. I think her methods are great and her connection is better. Take her classes.
pretty cool teacher. she is very "down to earth" and you learn alot too.
She is a very good teacher. Very fair with grades. She is pretty cool and wild during class!
I just think she is a great teacher. She reacts to the class and is very interactive. I love her teaching style and she uses examples that students can relate to.
Not bad. Lots of essays. Lots of writing. However, it will help you write better papers. I would recommend her.
good teacher. she requires a lot of writing and grades pretty hard. she is down to earth and likes class discussions. she can be mean tho just dont get on her bad side and you'll do fine
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She uses a very pop culture approach in her teaching, but she isnt very clear about what she wants from her students. She tries to be as helpful as possible and is never afraid to ask "any questions on anything?"
Chavis is ruining my life!...j/k ms.chavis was a very challenging teacher. She pushed me till I got an A that I didnt think I could get. She is a great teacher and I would recomend her class to anyone willing to work hard for a grade.
i really liked her she wasnt to easy or to hard..she pushed you....lots of writings but overall not a hard class
Ms. Chavis is an awesome teacher! She really makes an effort to make class interesting, even though there are tons of assignments. She undeniably gorgeous, and witty. Definitely recommend her course.
she was ok...grades kinda hard. You have to get used to what she is looking for in an essay. Has a lot of assignments, but that it okay because that will help you raise your grade up from the essay's (which are tough)...10-12 oage research paper over any topic. does it over a period of 5 weeks..
Chavis is an extremely odd but interesting person. Be ready to write and write in proper format. It is a very committed class if you want a good grade. Her assignments may seem hard but she will help as much as she possibly can. Very good sense of humor and keeps you on your feet while in her class. Speak up in her class and you will be rewarded.
awesome teacher!! There are a lot of papers but they are not that hard! She is always there to help you out! Explains everything in detail. A wonderful teacher for comp1 and comp2!
She's amazing!
can be an intimidating class at first but once you learn what she wants in a paper it is fairly easy. she is very helpful. there are quite a few papers so don't take the class if you don't have the time to write a paper every week.
Would NOT recommend!
Ms. Chavis is a great english teacher. I really enjoyed the class. we do alot of writing, but it is always over very intresting subjects. The atmosphere in the classroom was very relaxed and we all had alot of fun.
EXCELLENT Professor!! Ms.Chavis is one of a kind she's amazing makes the class fun and interesting. However you do have to work if you want an A in her class, it doesn't come easy but she is willing to help as much as possible i'm taking her again for Comp 2!! i would recommend her to everyone she's wonderful makes classroom enviornment very relaxe
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sha is fun but her grading on essays are hard and there are alot of essays
She is a great teacher. Back in highschool I got like B's and C's on my essays and now I am making all A's and one B...she is very helpful and once you find out what she is looking for you will do great. I think everyone should take her. I am taking her for Comp 2 in the spring
She is a very difficult grader and does not cut any slack
First day of class Chavis would brag that she had made a grown man cry in her class because she was so hard. When you asked her for help she would tell you after class is over but then when class was over she would leave and say "I have to go." I remember when we had a paper to do. The assignment was to have opinion about a topic. So when I was
I really didnt like her & would not recommend her to anyone to take unless you want to spend your whole semester writing essays! She's way to confident in herself--she drove me crazy w/this!
I love this woman! So sweet and compassionate! If you act like you don't care, that's how she'll treat you back! I loved her class so much I'm taking her for COMP II!
Shes an amazing professor, shes hilarious, and so nice. yes she does give alot of work, but in the long run its way better for your grade that way i loved her in comp I and now in compII. Take her!!! trust ME!
She is a great teacher, I had her at 8AM, but she made want to come to class, she relates to her students, she does give alot of work, but it's not that, and plus it helps out your grade. Would recomend to anyone!!!
She is alot of fun and really relates to her students. She has a young and spunky attitude and is very easy to get along with. She assigns a lot of work but it helps your grade in the long run.
If you're not in a sorority, she won't like you. Her assignments are stupid and a waste of time. She will fail your paper for the most ridiculous things. I would NOT RECOMMEND this class whatsoever. Avoid if at all possible.
she's really a hard grader but if u listen to what she wants in her essays you'll do fine.....DO NOt USE "you's" in the essays....she hates that! no tests...just essays! but if u dont mind it...u'll do fine....she's awesome as a person....funnny as stylish..lol
This teacher has a fantastic attitude and she is a lot of fun. She loves essays and grades kind of hard, but the fun we have in class is worth it. One thing you have to do is talk she loves that, and participation is a free grade in her class.
She is alot of fun. Must talk alot in her class to recieve an A. No tests just alot of papers to write. If you dont like to write papers dont take this class. She has a good personality, but she does grade hard. Oh and the final is eaisy.
She is a wonderful professor. Her class is fun, but she definately makes you work. The assignments are not all that hard except that she grades hard. This is a fun class and professor, but don't expect to just slide by. You will work. O and participation is definately key with her.
Ms. Chavis the best engish teacher i have ever had i loved her class and i took here for comp1 and comp2. she loves to give writing assignments but they are not hard if you pay attention to what she tells you in class. She will help you no matter what you just can not be shy in this class.
Her way or the high way. 5major essays, few hw assigns, leadership group project, final-easy (group proj) as a person: nice, funny, good sense of humor...she'll ask"Are there any Questions!"
She is a very fun professor. Class is very entertaining. She has a crazy grading system, but as long as you write well, it's not a problem. Not too much work.
Chavis is amazing!! Yeah she gives writing assigments but thats what the class is. You really will learn alot from her. Format on papers is what she really grades on.i had her for comp 1 & 2. she really does care about her students. the final is easy. take her! wont regret it!
Well I learned more than I ever thought I could know about writing. Plus it doesn't hurt that she's totally bangin!!!
Great teacher, but grades HARD. critical responses, arguments, and persuasive essays are what to expect, so you better be good if you plan on having her! the only easy thing was the final (group presentation). Oh and she's HILAROUS and has great style.
Chavis is one of the hardest writing teachers, if not THE hardest, I have ever had; however, she makes herself very available to students and expects a lot of commitment and hard-work. As long as you do all your work and follow her guidelines and specifications, she is not too bad, I made an A in the class after some hard work.
She's a good professor. Simple, easy assigments. Of course, like every English class, has to write essays. She tries to help the student get better grades so just listen to what she says. Give her exactly what she wants in the essay, and you will get an A. Gives many opportunities to get you a better grade as well. I recommend this professor.
Ms. Chavis is by far the best English Comp teacher out there! I learned so much and enjoyed the expectations she put on her students. She does grade hard, but if you actually put out genuine work and give exactly what she asks for then no one should have a right to complain. If you make the effort to visit her at her office hours and do anything b
Ummm....Well i have not enjoyed the class, she does grade VERY hard and has high expectations for her students. FORMAT, She is very strict on this. Be ready to work. Huge research paper, ritical responses(good luck) and just a couple other papers.
Ms. Chavis is really sweet. She is willing to help you with your assignments. I learned more in her class then in any other English class. my writing has really grown. If you want to acutally learn in school take her.But if you want to slack off dont. She is not kidding around. But she is really sweet and fun in class
This is one of the hardet English classes Ever, I have always done extremley well in English until this class! She grades hard on papers. Everything has to be perfect or she will pitch a fit! She has mood swings all the time and sometimes when you ask her questions, she has some smart elict reply! I reccomend not taking this class!Sheplaysfavorites
She is a interesting and good professor but she really needs to get her stuff together. you never know what mood she is going to be in. SO WATCH OUT! She tells you to change something on your paper and then she doesnt remember what the hell she said, and gets mad because you changed it. She's weird! Do Not take this class!
If you have other classes dont take this one, She acts like her class is the only one that matters, and is supposed to be your #1 Priority! She grades tough! and it is impossible to please her! I have not enjoyed this class and Was miserable the whole semester! I highly recommend not taking this english class!
She is wonderful!!! I love her, her class on the other hand...is way harder than it has to be. I felt like she gave us more work than she had too and that she graded extreamly hard. As a person she is a blast, and she is sooo funny!!!!!! Take the class if you love to write, but don't take it if you want an easy A, because it is definately not!
Ms. Chavis is one of the most respectful, nice, and helpful teachers I have ever had. She tries to make writing papers as interesting as possible and is sure to provide help if needed. There are some picky format requirments for the papers, but it's basic stuff. Participate in class and complete the papers ON TIME and there should be no problems.
Ms. Chavis is by far the most genuine and helpful professor I have ever had. She is dedicated to help you learn and appreciate writing in an argumentive style. Though she can be tough,LISTEN to what she says, ASK for help, and GIVE her exactly what she wants. Wonderful person,her expertise will give you treasures that you will forever use in life!
Chavis rocks
Ms Chavis is a really great teacher, and is very respectful. However, she grades very tough, and demands a lot from students. She gives a writing assignment about everyweek, and they keep getting much more difficult, and she gets much more picky. If you love and our great at writing then definitely take her class! Otherwise, it is not an easy A!!!!
Can be very spunky, but totally doesn't have her act together. Grading is completely inconsistent and you never know what you will make. GRADES VERY HARD AND VERY UNFAIR!!!! If you're in a group activity your grade is based on how your class reacts, not anything YOU did. Doesn't even take effort into account. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!!!
really hard teacher but she will make sure you learn english and she is really funny with her lil comments
Ms. Chavis is a great professor. She has a beautiful smile and is very helpful. you will have a lot of papers but it is worth it in the end. dont ask for an extention or she will freak out!!! Overall great professor
Very good professor. She is very high energy and maintains your focus throughout the class. She is very specific and picky. Wants alot of class partcipation! Work Hard! Very easy to get ahold of and very willing to help!
i love her!! be sure to know 'argument' and how to write lengthy papers before joining this class. pay attentioin and follow directions and you'll be fine. make sure you get to know her so she doesnt write a different name on your paper when grading! LOVE YOU CHAVIS! im glad i took your class xx your favorite student
Don't listen to those bad reviewers! Take this teacher. You cannot slack off in her class because she does grade tough, but if you ask for help she will go to the ends of the earth to help you. You will learn a lot and like it or not you will form an opinion of some sort! The only thing I hated was the group presentations at the end.
She IS a very difficult professor. Even so, I absolutely loved her class. She really gets involved with you & whatever questions or extra help you need. You really learn how to write great papers (which you will need for higher level classes!). I took her Fall of '06. 3 years later and she is still the absolute best professor I have ever had.
ms. chavis is the bomb she is so funny and has a great optimistic spirit she is always in a good mood1 but if you are taking her get read to have a ton of work you might as well not get in this class if youre not up for a challenge i stayed because i knew i wanted to improve my writing skills and thats exactly waht i have done not only have i gotte
She's a nice lady, but she grades very hard.
Wonderful English teacher. Knows her stuff and goes above and beyond to help you. She has very high standards and expects you to work hard. Not just an easy A, but the best class I've taken yet!
Chavis is a great teacher, she makes you think. Not an easy class, but you will take the knowledge you gain with you, and writing essays in other classes will become a breeze!
She grades ridculously. I do NOT recommend her unless you are a genius in writing argument papers. If I wrote a paper I thought was an A paper, she would find every detail that was wrong. She wasnt a boring teacher but she is hard. If your bad at writing papers, you will fail!!
Expect to work your butt off for nothing. She is a moody grader. Do not, I repeat, do not expect to get an answer as to what you are doing wrong in this class. She won't tell you! STRONGLY recommend against her!
This class requires a lot of attention and is not an easy A. Ms. Chavis is very fun to work with and is very helpful. Be prepared to write long papers and prove the points that you are arguing. Ms. Chavis is great as long as you're willing to put in the work.
First English class to not make B in.Grades based on personal opinion.This is a comp II class and she limits your writing to 13 LINES per paragraph.Do not take her class.Chavis has awful handwriting that you cannot read to understand her comments.She cannot explain her grades she gives.The only thing you will leave her class with is wasted time.
She is the most ridiculous grader. She bases her grading off how she feels that day. The papers don't seem hard until you get it back. I never made an A on anything and I tried. Very hard actually. I would NEVER recommend her to anyone. She expects you to be in a masters program. Really? Its comp 2.
She is the most ridiculous grader. She bases her grading off how she feels that day. The papers don't seem hard until you get it back. I never made an A on anything and I tried. Very hard actually. I would NEVER recommend her to anyone. She expects you to be in a masters program. Really? Its comp 2.
Chavis is awesome. The problem with most students is they cant handle all her work.. but i promise you will become a better writer if you take her class. She pretty much explains how she wants you to write and how to do it, doesnt get much harder than that. After her class most papers seem like a cake walk.
Difficut grading but very clear and helpful. Sometimes she can be abit rude if you make her mad.
She is a ridiculous grader! She doesn't know how to write a paper at all. My writing skills actually declined. Sure, she's helpful. But then she'll change her mind about what she said and you will have to pay the price in YOUR grade. She's moody, irresponsible, and lacking in knowledge, as well as common sense. I would NEVER recommend her.
Good professor. Difficult papers, but they make the student a better writer. None of the assignments are pointless.
She is a tyrant. Grading is ridiculous and she expects PERFECT papers. My writing skills have definitely improved prior to taking this class, however my grade suffered as I was adjusting to what she wanted. Avoid at all costs there are better, more fair english teachers to take.
She is a great teacher! Sure, she's a hard grader, but it will definitely help you in the long run!! She's so optimisic & helpful! And she ALWAYS has a smile on her face! She's willing to help you ANYTIME you need anything! She's a great professor!!! I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND HER!!!!! :] <3 YOU MS. CHAVIS!!!!!!
Grading system is ridiculous and you can only obtain a 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% or a zero regardless of the work you put into this class. She does not give you a rubric prior to assignments and gives you a zero if they are not how she "specifies", which she never does. Would never recommend this class to anyone else.
I ended up LOVING this class! Yes, she is strict grader, but her expectations challenge her students to become better writers. Ms. Chavis is very helpful in class and makes herself available to her students outside of the classroom. Plus she's hilarious!
Very hard grader. Only wants an essay done a certain way, and doesn't explain what you are doing wrong. A massive work load compared to other English classes. She is a very nice lady and super funny, but I would not recommend her.
Doesnt give actual grades. She bases your grade off good fair poor or weak.
Absolutely preposterous woman.
Ms. Chavis was a great teacher!! She is a hard grader and a lot of work but because she actually believes in us as students! I wish I could take her every year, and would recommend her. I wish all teachers were like her!!
Ms. Chavis has been the best teacher I have ever had! She is a hard grader, and gives a lot of work, but it is to prepare everyone for whats to come, and because she believes in us, me, the students. Not many teachers are like that now. I wish I could always have her, or teachers just like her. Thank you Ms. Chavis!!
Very opinionated and outspoken, wild, probably not everything you want in a professor, Student discretion is highly advised.
I love this woman sooo much, but be prepared to work for that A! Her expectations are clear, that's why she grades so tough. She gives assignments out the ass, make sure you have no other busy classes if you take her class!
She was an amazing professor. By far my favorite professor! She was a really tough grader and seemed really intimidating at first but as I got to know her she was really cool. She was really good at giving feedback, even though she was blunt sometimes. I was failing for a week, but she made it so easy for me to get it back up. I highly recommend!
Is a great teacher and will receive good grades as long as you work for it!
Professor Chavis is a hard grader. If you are wanting to improve your english skills and do not mind working for the grades I recommend her. Very helpful one on one, and cares about her students. She assigns more essays then the other english teachers and expects her students to improve. She will begin to grade harder throughout the semester.
You have homework almost everyday and they are papers that are never shorter than 3 full pages A WEEK. She grades you SO HARD no matter how good you do. Her hand writing is sloppy so you don't even know what she is saying. She gives the homework only a few days before it is due. She gives 1 extra credit 3 page paper for 2 POINTS
Gives extra credit for simply showing up ON TIME and ready to go the day something is due. Extremely helpful once you seek her for help. Tough professor but be you can tell it is because she truly cares about students learning.
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