Mini sentence of the day
- Yesterday, I have not gone to school
because math does not make fun.
- It should not be fun, its math! (4)
DIDN'T GO
IS NOT FUN
SUPPOSED TO BE FUN
IT'S
subtle
sutle
exacerbate 😬
verschlimmern
What is a lingua franca?
A language that is used to communicate that is not the native language of either speaker.
What (some people would say strange) experiment does Mr. Borschke conduct with his 5 and 6 graders that he teaches English?
He pretends he does not know German.
I have still good connections to my friends from school.
One of my earlier teachers organized a class meeting.
We really enjoyed ourself. (4)
STILL have
WITH my friends
my FORMER teachers
OURSELVES
choir
quireh
Fremdenhass
Xenophobia
Name two golden rules of writing a speech
1) know your audience
2) write as you speak (sentence not too long)
3) use stylistic devices
4) start with a hook
5) appeal to audience
What does the second amendment say?
You have the right to bear arms.
- This young men is almost the perfect candidat for the job,.. the problem is that he is too young.
- But he will become 18 in two days!
Well, the problem is his note in math. He has to do something against it. (5)
man
candidate
turn 18
grade
something about it
to gauge
gayge
How would you explain the term "welfare"?
The state provides assistance to you in times of need
What is "Manifest Destiny"?
The idea that the (predominantly) white settlers have to go west and settle the land there in North America. It is conveys the idea that native Americans are savages who are "saved" by the white settlers and their alleged civilized values.
When did the USA declare itself independent?
In 1776.
- Oh my god! You set it on fire! What have you done?! Come on, do something!
- I don't know what to do! Should I splash water on it?
- Try to put a blanket on it! Quick!
- Alright (*throws a blanket on the fire*). That seems to have done the trick.
- Yeah, I am not sure if we're out of the woods already. Let's call the fire department just to be safe. (1)
Try putting a blanket on it
to segue
to segway
What is a synonym of the word "enemy"? (two possible solutions)
NOT: antagonist, opponent, nemesis, rival, challenger
adversay
foe
Why did so many native Americans die? (There are many reasons, but which one caused most of the casualties?)
The Europeans brought diseases
What was the name of the Native American who entered the village of the pilgrims and started speaking English to them?
Squanto (real name was probably "Tisquantum")
When I entered the room, Bill slept, even though the TV was up and running. Bill always had problems staying awake in front of a TV, so I was not particularly surprised. (2)
When I entered the room, Bill WAS SLEEPING, even though the TV was up and running. Bill HAS always had problems staying awake in front of a TV, so I was not particularly surprised. (2)
Yosemite Park
YoSEM i tee
What does the verb "to ostracize" mean?
to exclude someone from society by means of law or public shaming etc.
What does the fifth amendment say?
The right to remain silent (during a criminal investigation)
What kind of company did that guy own, who made a speech that bankrupted then the aforementioned company?
a jewelry store chain specialized on discount prices (Ratner's)