AI Rate Professor

English & Literature

Ellen Straw

ENG1A · ENGL1A · ENGAFALL · 45313ENG · ENGLISH68 · ENGLI1A · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
92.11%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

Take Straw for ENG 1A if you want a supportive, flexible writing class where completing the .

Best fit · Easy A HunterExtra Credit MachineEasy GraderCaring and FlexibleGreat Essay FeedbackNo Textbook Required
  • ENG 1A is widely called an easy A with , and plentiful .
  • Workload centers on a few essays plus a .
  • ; many students pass even with flexible attendance if .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Students say it is hard not to get an A if , and .

Both online and ; online adds resubmits and extensions.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Straightforward essay prompts, often movie-based, with simple expectations and light conceptual load.

Online and ; summer packs more into less time.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

Some sections require class for in-class work; if .

and optional; online often flexible with discussion posts.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Overwhelming recommendation as a caring, funny ENG 1A professor who wants students to pass.

Strong across formats; a small minority of older or outlier reviews dissent.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

, and frequent make high grades the norm.

Format shift

Online and ; rare older complaints of harsh grades exist.

Workload

Light

78/100

Typically about four and optional extras.

Format shift

Online summer and but still call it manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

, and strong support for writers of all levels.

Format shift

Praise is strong online and in person; a few call lectures boring or .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Grade is driven by essays and a research paper, with .

Format shift

Both formats essay-centered; occasional movie-based tests or in-class writing appear in person.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person sections are laid-back, discussion-friendly, and easy to pass with , and heavy .

Main concern

A minority call lectures boring or disorganized, and a .

What students said

“Easiest class I have ever taken... As long as you try in this class, it is impossible to get anything less than an A.”
ENG1A
“ as long as you do the work and submit it on time you'll get an A.”
ENGL1A
“ .SAC!”
ENG1A

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online ENG 1A is supportive and flexible with , and easy grading on a manageable paper load.

Main concern

; summer sessions pack work into fewer weeks.

What students said

“She gives a lot of and works with you if you need more time for an assignment. !”
ENG1A
“ it and you can get an A. No textbook, she provides readings/resources.”
ENG1A
“ and essays and allows you to resubmit after you correct the mistakes.”
ENGLI1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mostly take-home or low-stakes writing with .

Essay HeavyTake-Home EssaysMovie-Based WritingExtra CreditResubmits Allowed

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person assessment centers on essays, movie-based writing, and occasional in-class work with .

Movie EssaysTake-Home PapersIn-Class WritingClear Rubric
“Tests and and in class essays are based off short stories/articles.”
ENG1A
“Easy A if you do the essays. Homeworks are easy and lightly graded”
ENGLI1A

Online

Online work is essays, discussions, and flexible deadlines with little evidence of webcam proctoring.

Take-Home EssaysDiscussion BoardsFlexible DeadlinesExtra Credit
“ essay to a normal essay submission.”
ENG1A
“ . Provides EC”
ENG1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Extremely lenient grader literally as long as you do the work and submit it on time you'll get an A. Even if you ask her for an .”

Voice snapshots generated from 47 ENG reviews across online and , and care. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“ .SAC!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“ !! Prof Straw is so and is super approachable.”

⚖️

90/100

“it is impossible to get anything less than an A.”

📝

92/100

“ and offers lots of throughout the semester.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She explained things in a simple manner
  • She is so sweet and so helpful
  • She's what inspired me to become an English major

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Super easy Prof
  • its hard not to get an A
  • Easy A if you do the essays

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Very caring about her students and wants them to pass
  • . Super supportive
  • brings us snacks on HER birthday

Data context

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Analysis sample

47

Recent reviews read by the AI

46

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

47 reviews with rich detail, recent online and and care, and a .

Inside 47 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 531
4 out of 58
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

ENG1A32 reviews
ENGL1A5 reviews
ENGLI1A4 reviews
ENGLISH683 reviews
202691 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

38 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 14 · A 15

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

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