English 471
UW Trivia
Alternative Grading
English Major Trivia
100
What is the name of the approach which states that writing is produced from the soul and serves as a form of self-actualization?
Expressivist approach
100
Which dorm did Ted Bundy stay in while living on campus?
McMahon Hall
100
What style of alternative grading focuses on the effort put into the course as opposed to the quality of the work?
Contract grading
100
What is the name of the fictional romance novel series about vampires based in Washington?
Twilight
200
What does this diagram represent?
Flower and Hayes process model of writing
200
What do the four pillars in Sylvan Grove stand for? (Acronym and their meaning)
LIFE: Loyalty, Industry, Faith, Efficiency
200
What style of alternative grading involves a compilation of students' work over time, demonstrating their progress and skill development across assignments?
Portfolio grading
200
What famous English playwright was the creator of the romcom genre?
William Shakespeare
300
What is the term for a group of people who share a common interest and create a common language/conversation to speak about it?
Discourse community
300
How deep is Drumheller Fountain?
6-8 feet
300
What style of alternative grading allows students to reflect on and assess their own learning process and progress?
Self-assessment
300
How did famous author and poet Sylvia Plath die?
Suicide via placing her head inside of an oven
400
What are the following examples of?
- Writing purposes and products
- Plan and generate ideas
- Draft and establish voice
- Revise and edit
- Share and publish
Washington State Common Core writing standards
400
Which well-known band is banned from performing on our campus after destroying equipment in the HUB during their show?
Nirvana
400
What style of alternative grading applies game design concepts to learning and tracks student progress through badges?
Gamification
400
Which fictional city from a 20th century novel is also a nickname for Seattle?
The Emerald City (from The Wizard of Oz)