Literary History
The greatest playwright of all times?
William Shakespeare
What is an error that makes Miss Schrago angry?
"i am" (silly) THE"I" IS ALWAYS CAPITALISED!!!
What was the first book we read together?
Animal Farm
Marco
What sport do I play?
Volleyball
Who wrote Utopia?
Thomas More
What is a great linking word to introduce a contrast? (Tip: it's not "in contrast")
However
What was the second book we read together?
Great Expectations
Which student designs their own nails (beautifully)?
Emma T.
How many siblings do I have?
A brother and a sister
What is the name of Shakespeare's theatre in London?
The Globe
Name three good linking words for conclusions (not "in conclusion")
Therefore, Thus, Hence
What was the third book we read together?
Born a Crime
Which student celebrates right answers the most?
Luca T.
What is my favourite "fun drink"?
Coca Cola Zero (and Mate)
Describe the Puritans?
A group of English Reformed Protestants (in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to "purify" the Church of England from remaining Roman Catholic practices).
What are modal verbs?
Helping verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to)
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Who is always the most scared to tests but does well anyways?
Simona
Name 4 special lessons that I have done with you!
Halloween Special, St. Nicolaus Day Special, Christmas Special, Valentine's Day Special, Easter Special
Who was John Donne?
A Metaphysical poet
What is the difference between "may" and "might"?
might = <50% sure
may = >50% sure
Which book that we read together gives us a lot of information about Apartheid? (author)
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Who is very quiet but (almost) always attentive? (4 students)
Massimo, Francesco, Lucrezia and Lucerzia
When is my birthday?
13th of July, 1997
Name 6 linking words
however, therefore, furthermore, moreover, consequently, nevertheless, additionally, thus, meanwhile, finally
What were the two female characters' names in the play "As You Like It"?
Rosalind and Celia
Who got a bruise on their eye in one of the English lessons because another student hit their bottle when they were drinking?
Alex
Where do I live now?
Küsnacht
Who wrote Doctor Faustus?
Christopher Marlowe
What is the difference between "then" and "than"?
then = sequencing
than = comparison
Who wrote Fahrenheit 451?
Ray Bradbury
Who missed the most English lessons?
Sarah (sadly :(... )
What is something I said in every lesson?
"focus please", "guys, it's too loud", "no throwing", "that's it for today", "see you soon"
Which period did Shakespeare live in?
The Elisabethian Age
Name a false friend (Grammar, not people)
become is not "bekommen"
gift is not "Gift"
mustn't is not "musst nicht"
What was the name of the main character in Fahrenheit 451? (full name)
Guy Montag
Erminio
What perfume did I want for a long long time and got from a very kind student?
Baccarat Rouge 540!!!
What was Rosalind's male name in As You Like It
What are phrasal verbs?
Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with a preposition or adverb that create a new meaning (e.g. look at/after/up)
Name all four character names in "The Shape of Things" (for the linguistico)
Who invited Miss Schrago to his competitions?
Efrem
Where am I from (originally)?
Fribourg / Freiburg
Name six plays written by William Shakespeare.
Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, As You Like It
Name the 8 Comma Rules
Lists, Before FANBOYS joining sentences, After introductions, Around nonessential information, Between coordinate adjectives, With quotations, In dates and addresses, For direct address/interjections
Who is Miss Schrago's favourite author? (Author of "The Picture of Dorian Gray")
Oscar Wilde
Who will Miss Schrago miss a lot next semester?
All of you <3
I wish you all the best!!!
Who can come visit Miss Schrago in Küsnacht (any time)?
All of you :)