3.3

Sam Hatch

English - San Joaquin Delta College

3.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
3.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
89 total ratings

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What Students Say

As a person, I think Sam is a great guy

ENG1A - 3.0 rating

I took his class because I remembered him from Tokay High

ENG1A - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 9 reported grades
B: 3
A+: 1
B+: 1
A: 1
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Caring (1)
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Reviews (88)
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ENG1D
May 16, 2004

What a great teacher! He by far wasn't the easiest teacher I have had, but he did a great job teaching the material and making it interesting.. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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ENG1A
Oct 6, 2004

VERY BORING CLASS! I usually love english and writing but when I took this class I found it very hard to even stay awake!

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ENG1D
Nov 29, 2004

This teacher is proof that ease and enjoyment do not always come together. Though this was the easiest english class I've had in about 4 years, it was also the most excruciating to sit through.

5.0
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ENG79
May 20, 2005

willing to go out of his way to help, terrible sense of humor.

5.0
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ENG79AND1D
May 25, 2005

Boring....you have to do all your work no matter what....I like him thoug...hes cool!!

3.0
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ENG1A
Aug 9, 2005

real boring. makes read a huge book. if don't like reading don't take him.

4.0
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ENG79
Aug 16, 2005

very helpful teacher if you ask him questions. Essay are either easy or hard, so depending on how good you write will determine your grade. get a couple of good scores then you will pass with ease. Teacher is interesting sometimes

5.0
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ENG1
Aug 30, 2005

very approchable if you need help simply ask him, great teacher

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ENG79
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2005

this class is pretty boring, but it is simple!!! he has a kewl sense of humor

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ENGLISH1A
Aug 30, 2005

An all around fair and reasonably helpful teacher.

3.0
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ENGLISH79
Aug 31, 2005

Hes a cool guy

4.0
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ENGL1D
Grade: B
Sep 2, 2005

Don't be folled by my apparently good rating of this teacher. Yes the class is easy and clear, and he is somewhat helpful. But if I had to hear one more Star Trek metaphor, I think I might have killed myself. He is a very boring and strange teacher.

3.0
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ENG1D
Sep 26, 2005

I HATE the Star Trek metaphors and the bad jokes. Hatch speaks like the guy from the Clear Eyes commercials, this class is basically an hour and a half of extra sleep.

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ENG1D
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2005

Sam does like to talk. Sometimes you wonder about what. You can throw away all those handouts. Seriously. Throw them out. LOL. he is a great instructor and is very knowledgeable about his subject so let him talk. Take a nap but make changes to your papers as he notes. He really helped develope my skills as a writer and I would like to say thank you

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ENGLISH1D
Oct 7, 2005

Borring!, he's a cool teacher but its a pain to try to keep your eyes from shutting (he will put you to sleep)

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ENGLISH79
Oct 19, 2005

very boring teacher. uses a very monotone voice. pretty easy to fall asleep in his class.

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ENGLISH79
Oct 27, 2005

He is a very boring teacher, but his class is so easy.

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ENGLISH79
Oct 27, 2005

He is a very boring teacher, but his class is so easy.

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ENG79
Nov 2, 2005

It is boring but it is an easy A. You only need to do at least 4 essay. It is super easy. Only listen to his lectures.

5.0
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ENG79
Nov 20, 2005

Very nice teacher (boring lecture). However, he's a very good teacher, helps a lot explaining essay format, very clear and brief showing you how to write a good essay. Its a boring class, but you for sure you can pass Mr. Hatch class for english 79 !!!! ^_*

5.0
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ENG1D
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2005

He is a very nice guy with an excellent sense of humor. He likes to poke fun of himself. He assigns a lot of work in 1D. The book you read by Daniel Goleman sucked and was a total bore.

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1D
May 9, 2006

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! I hated going and it was a total disaster. He isn't funny or cool. He's boring and assigns a psychology book that we wasted the whole semester on. This class was a waste of time and I should have dropped it the first day. I can't help but fall asleep every time. DO NOT TAKE IT!!! NOT FUN, NOT EASY!

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ENGLISH1A
May 18, 2006

TERRIBLE!! AVOID!!

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ENG1D
May 21, 2006

Wow! Where do I begin? Mr. Hatch is a great teacher who wants to see his students succeed. However, the amount of work he assigns is ridiculously CRAZY!!!! I have never been put to work so hard, for a 3 unit class!!!! You have to read two books, write like 1,000 papers, and read a bunch of NUMEROUS, useless handouts.

2.0
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ENGLISH1D
Jun 13, 2006

This class is extremely boring and the work load is heavier than a 5 unit class. it is ridiculous. be prepared to write more than you ever have for a class before. i am a science major and i am used to having a lot of work to study, but this class is way too much work.

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ENG1D
Jun 25, 2006

Lot's of work, excesive amounts of reading and writng. Not very clear on assignments. Extremely boring.

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ENG1DCRITCOMP
Jul 5, 2006

Extremely boring class and teacher. Every now and then he throws in some dry humor, but attendance is pointless except to find out the assignment and be marked present. An outrageous amount of reading and homework that is mildly entertaining, but ultimately pointless. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS FOR AN EASY A or if you can avoid it!!!

2.0
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ENG1D
Nov 17, 2006

most boaring teacher i have ever had. goes way into depth with stuff, not clear on what he wants. does not make sense most of the time. If you must take this class, try not to take it longer than an hour a day, trust me.

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ENG79
Dec 20, 2006

Mr. Hatch is an awsome teacher. He tries real hard to be helpful in any way possible. This class at first might seem boring, but it really isnt. There are alot of reading involved in this class so be prepared! The essays were'nt as bad as people made it seem. They were rather easy if you don't do it last minute. i recommend Mr. Hatch for english 79

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ENG1D
Dec 22, 2006

Horrible

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ENG1A
May 1, 2007

very funny

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ENG1B
Jul 24, 2007

This class is a really boring. BUT Mr. Hatch is very knowledgeable in this subject. He helps you with anything you need help with, and he really tries to be as clear as possible.My advice is most definitely read the novels. Listen to the lectures and take notes because his ideas helped me with establish ideas for essays.Lots of work,but you learn

3.0
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ENGLENGH
Jul 26, 2007

BORING! What is he even talking about in class? TONS of packets and 3 books + the text book to read over the summer? Harsh grader, LAME jokes! I laughed at the jokes so he wouldnt look stupid even though he does in those shorts! Kinda creepy old man. WATCH OUT! NOT an Easy A! or an easy C! Take him only as a last resort! F-!

5.0
2.0
ENGLI79
Sep 19, 2007

mr.hatch is a cool teach he is funny and really silly but you still learn things in his class

5.0
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ENG79
Nov 7, 2007

Really good teacher. always helpful if you dont understand. Can be mono toned but is pretty funny. If you do your homework and pay attention its a easy A!

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ENG1A
Jan 15, 2008

Good teacher, but boring. He explains things good though.

5.0
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ENG1A
Apr 9, 2008

Great teacher with sense of humor. People say the class is boring, make the best of it. Nice and willing to help whenever needed, just ASK! If you think the class is hard you're probably just lazy. Do the work and make and effort and you'll be fine! He can be funny and very laid back.

4.0
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ENG79
Apr 27, 2008

Mr. Hatch is very easy but he demands a LOT of WORK!!! however, if you do it all you will pass the class w/ an A+

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ENG1B
Aug 20, 2008

Mr. Hatch is a knowledgeable English teacher. He offers a great insight on the stories read in class, and expects the same back from his students. He can at times talk around a subject (and never actually answer it), but he is a great person to be around and I would take the class again if I could.

5.0
1.0
ENG79
Sep 2, 2008

His class was pretty long, but he was a cool guy. we had homework like every day, but it was so easy. he was very helpful when it came to writing essays. i'm glad i took him for english 79.

5.0
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ENG1A
Nov 7, 2008

Excellent teacher! It's a lot of work, but if you work hard, you'll get the A. I was a high school student when I took the class, so if I was able to get an A, I think you can as well.

3.0
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ENG1B
Dec 28, 2008

WOW..I was told me a few people not to take Hatch..and I found out why..but He's not a bad guy..I just wish I had gone to class more often and spent time on "ALL" of the assignments..there were only like 6 ..lol..a little lengthy..worked by butt off at the end and walked away with a decent grade..I HATE INTREPRETIVE WRITING!!

3.0
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ENG1A
Mar 12, 2009

I have to say that he does know what he is talking about and you can learn from him, but the classn is brutal. He has an interesting sense of humor, but lectures are pretty boring. He makes you read a bunch of handouts that seem almost pointless at times. Don't take him for a one day a week class, it will be the most brutal 2 1/2 hours of your life

3.0
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ENG1B
Apr 17, 2009

his class is not interesting at all!!! very BORING! however you learn a lot and you learn how to be responsible you have to attend class everyday if you dont its all bad.. this is probably the hardest class i had in a long time...

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ENG1B
May 15, 2009

He i Borring, he's a nice guy but his class is borring he gives lots of useless handouts and is hard on grading your essays unless your white he will give u a good grade

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ENG1A
May 29, 2009

Mr. Hatch's class is fairly easy, but you HAVE to get the work in. His homework is due in packet and he checks preliminaries so remember to finish EVERYTHING b4 preliminaries! the only complaints i have about him is that his voice is kinda boring and he passes out a TON of packets to read. other than that i think hes a good teacher. i kinda liked h

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ENG1A
Jun 26, 2009

boring as heck. prolly related to the clear eye guy. grades terribly. gives packets of useless papers. alot of packets.. and i mean alot.. class was okay but the prof was an idiot.. when giving example sentences he took forever.. pausing every 5 seconds looking for a big word..making the sentence ridiculous.

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ENG1B
Jul 8, 2009

Mr. Hatch is kinda helpful. He just grades really hard. If the essay isnt something he wants he will give u a bad grade. It has to be the hardest English class I have ever taken.

1.0
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ENG1B
Jul 16, 2009

Hard grader. If he doesnt like you he will fail you.Grades hard on the essay. Is really boring with a monotone voice.

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ENG1B
Jul 25, 2009

This has to be the hardest course I have taken at Delta. Mr. Hatch really cares about what he teaches, because he understands you will need it in the future. If you are serious about actually learning something, take this class. Otherwise, if you are looking for an easy A. I suggest you stay away. He is very helpful, and easy to approach. Very Hard

4.0
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ENG1A
Aug 1, 2009

Mr. Hatch is an overall nice guy, however, when you have to sit through his class for 2 1/2 hours, it is brutal!! His voice is very mono tone and he hands out several packets for you to look over. I threw away all of mine everytime I received one. We only had 3 or 4 essays the whole semester and he grades pretty hard!

5.0
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ENG001A
Aug 13, 2009

It was a good class. I learned alot and wish I had taken it earlier in my schooling. You need to do all the work and reading. Take notes, do the handouts, and really try hard at improving your writing and you will get an "A". Mr. Hatch is kind of wordy and not always clear, but he is very willing to restate info. and help you, just ask.

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ENG1B
Oct 24, 2009

My biggest problem with Mr. Hatch is his wordiness. Most of what he says could be communicated in one tenth the time. He also talks down to students, hands out dozens of useless handouts, and takes forever to hand back graded work. I would NOT recommend Mr. Hatch. I love reading and writing, but Mr. Hatch's class is barely tolerable. Boring!

5.0
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ENG001A
Nov 13, 2009

I loved his class:)Mr. Hatch is an awesome teacher. The semester is almost over and so far, i have earned an A. I will admit that this class is difficult, but if you work hard, keep up on the reading assifnments, and pay attention..you will do well. The things i have learend in this class will follow me through out the rest of college:)

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ENG1A
Nov 16, 2009

First, I must say that Sam is very nice, and only means well. Issue 1: All the (many useless) packets you're gonna get. It's completely ridiculous. Issue 2: The textbooks. He requires a bunch and you'll find that you may use a couple of them only a couple times. Waste of money. Also, some very pointless work must be done with the essays.

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ENG1A
Nov 18, 2009

HORRIBLE!!! i would not recommend taking this class at all!! This is by far the hardest english class i have ever taken. I have always got an A in english and i got a D in his class! He gives a ton of useless packets and this class is unbelievably boring!

2.0
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ENG1A
Dec 7, 2009

WELL...HE'S NICE..HOWEVER I HAVE TO SAY HE'S BORING. HE CONFUSES ME MORE THAN HALF OF THE TIME. HE HANDS OUT A LOT OF USELESS PACKETS. HE DOESNT MAKE YOU DO A LOT OF ESSAYS HOWEVER WHEN TURNING IN AN ESSAY HE REQUIRES LIKE 10 OTHER ASSIGNMENTS WITH IT! THIS CLASS IS VERY CHALLENGING DON'T RECOMMEND TAKING THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT AN EASY GRADE.

3.0
2.0
ENG38
Dec 18, 2009

Ok teacher, super boring. Drones on and on and on. Do NOT take his class in the morning unless you are an extreme morning person. Nice guy, willing to help, but geez. Monotone robot.

1.0
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ENG1A
Jan 4, 2010

This class SUCKS!! Hatch passes out ridiculous amounts of useless packets that you never use, talks about nothing useful the entire class and asks for way too much for each assignment, instead of just a simple essay he will have you write 7 extra assessments of the essay and stupid things. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

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ENGLI79
Jan 24, 2010

Mr. Hatch was a great teacher! I took him for English 79 and so far has been one of the most enjoyable classes that I've taken at Delta. He has a dry sense of humor that most people are not interested in getting, but it makes the class much more enjoyable! He taught me how to write an essay! Easily approachable and explains things very well!

2.0
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ENG37
Mar 18, 2010

Booorrriiinnngggg. He drones on and on about nothing in peticular, loves handouts, and does not keep up with the days off or time changes

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ENG37
May 17, 2010

BBBOOORRRIIINNNGGG!!! He drones on and on in a monotone and if asked a question, by the time he's done explaining, he's said both yes and no. DONT'T TAKE

1.0
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ENG1B
May 31, 2010

Boring. He's a nice guy, but sheesh. His handouts consist of one tree per, and theyre useless. I didn't read 3/4 of them. Sleeping is an easy thing in that class, but he notices. And cares. Takes forever to grade papers. Kind of a hard grader, but not too bad. Take him only if absolutely necessary.

1.0
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ENG001A
Jul 7, 2010

I got irritated after the second week of classes and never came back for a week. We never use the giant packets he hands out. Monotone, stale jokes, and pointless lectures. Translation: two hours of sheer boredom for a semester. Absolute PAINFUL experience.

4.0
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ENG1A
Aug 27, 2010

Hatch speaks too slow and to monotonously. He feels the need to explain things several times over. And while I'm nearly beating my head against the desk just to stay awake, as I feel my very soul is halfway out of my body, there's someone next to me snoring and another on her cell. I would rather listen to Stephen Hawkings weird computer voice.

3.0
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ENG1A
Dec 30, 2010

All of the comments made by students are very true.You have to get used to his style of teaching in order to be successful in his class. it was the hardest A i have ever gotten although, i will say that i did learn a lot from him and some of his handouts not the mountain of paper he handsout. He could eliminate all that paper and still get his poin

3.0
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ENG38
Nov 11, 2011

I didn't think any teacher could make Mythology boring, but he managed to do it. We barely got through anything. I would definitely recommend not taking him. He's nice, but that doesn't make him a good instructor.

4.0
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ENG1A
May 18, 2012

Mr. Hatch is a great teacher. He really wants to help. Yes, he is boring at times and does have a monotone voice that can put someone to sleep, but if you really pay attention, you'll really learn something. He does have a lot of handouts, most of which I did not use.

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ENG1A
Aug 20, 2012

Despite his monotoney voice and lame jokes, he is a good teacher. He has a different style of teaching so you need to adjust to it in order to pass. He does not kid around when he says you need a 3" binder but its mostly just informative handouts. I missed class a lot but still ended up with a B. Very easy final also.

3.0
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ENG01A
Sep 20, 2012

I did really well on my second essay and after that, no matter how crappy I KNEW they were, I never got lower than a B. He's really boring at lecture, but sometimes he has a good joke. Very forgiving toward the slacker students, if that's your thing.

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ENGLISH79
May 15, 2013

Took him for English 79. Hes really hard to keep up..his materials are to much and he can be boring!I would not recommend him as a teacher.

3.0
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ENGLISH79
May 24, 2013

Professor hatch is a nice guy! but he can be very boring which makes you fall asleep! He wants you to pass and succeed! sometimes he takes forever to explain such an easy assignment. LOTS OF PACKETS! easy class!

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ENG1A
Jun 8, 2013

Probably the easiest class I've taken that was English related. He isn't super funny, but he tries to be. He was beyond willing to explain anything that needed to be clarified. Not too many essays to do and even then you pick the topics you want to write on for the most part. He is also willing to compromise things being late if you have a reason.

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ENGLISH79
Nov 20, 2013

He's pretty understanding. Boring class and never used 90% of the handouts. I wouldn't mind taking him again.

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ENGLISH79
Dec 13, 2013

I didn't believe it was possible to take a class and actually become worse at the subject until I took this class. Honestly, just don't.

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ENGLISH79
Dec 20, 2013

Mr Hatch is one of the most caring, flexible and Patient individuals I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He truly cares about his students. Because of HIM I did not give up and aimed High. Thank you Mr Hatch for believing in me. May God forever bless you. See you in the Spring.

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ENG1A
Jan 25, 2014

There were an awful lot of hand-outs, but you know what, I kept them all. They're interesting and chocked full of great info. Sam Hatch was a great teacher. Fun and helpful. I loved this class, and the teacher. I'd say anyone who loves English should take his class. It was a lot of fun, and very helpful.

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ENG1A
Aug 18, 2014

I dropped his class. He was nice, but he was like listening to the "clear eyes" commercial. If you asked him a question, he'd ramble about something without answering it. He talks way too much. No no no.

5.0
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ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2014

Mr. Hatch is cool. I took his class because I remembered him from Tokay High. It can get a bit difficult sometimes listening because he has a lulling voice, but he knows his stuff and he's cool about it when you struggle. He gives out 2 free late waivers for assignments and is generally considerate and compassionate. I'd take him again.

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ENG079
Sep 8, 2015

This class was easy although his lectures are really annoying. His voice is really monotone and he tells corny jokes. I wouldn't recommend this class. You'll fall asleep like everyone else.

5.0
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ENGLISH17A
Sep 15, 2015

Thorough at explaining things during daily lectures & he is also very silly cracking a few jokes in between ... Learned a lot compared to highschool.

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ENG1A
Nov 5, 2015

As a person, I think Sam is a great guy. As a teacher, not so much. Talks very slowly, drones on and on about nothing. If you ask a question, his answers are unclear. Lots of book are needed so expect to spend money on that. A lot of big packets and a lot of writing. I hold a lot of respect for him but his teaching methods just didn't click with me

5.0
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ENG79
Nov 22, 2015

his lectures are pretty long but he's funny and he really cares about his students. I learned so much more than I did in high school, I would take him again.

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ENG001A
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 10, 2015

Lectures were very long and boring. Professor Hatch hands out reading assignments every class session that are 10+ pages long. Grades essays fairly. He does give you two rewrites total on any assignment/essay. Overall, the class is okay. I wouldn't take him again.

4.0
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ENG1D
Jun 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He was a very good professor, but tends to go off topic a lot.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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3.0
ENG079
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

Take him! You won't regret it. He prepares you for mastery and 1A. He gives helpful packets, updates students with their grades, easy homework, & a research paper that is based from one of the in-class essays for finals. Don't worry too much, he is really helpful& will explain again what u dont understand from lectures. Good luck next students!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
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ENG01A
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2022

Professor was very funny, but his jokes might not be for everyone. The class was good but the lectures got very boring. Fast responder. Pay attention to the lectures and ask for help and you will pass the class with an A.

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ENG1A
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2023

If you take this class you will not be submitting anything through canvas and you wont be able to view your grades. I had a question about the final essay and he asked me what was my gpa like I was asking a dumb question. His class is super confusing because he can never get to the point of what he is trying to say. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
B (3)
A+ (1)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 9 reported grades
B: 3
A+: 1
B+: 1
A: 1
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