Intro quiz - Class overview

How do I spell my last name?

• Mr Herbert

• Mr Hebert

• Mr Herbie

• Mr Herbet

How many years have I been teaching for?

• 7

• 8

• 100

• 12

Where have I taught before?

• Just ASC

• Couple of NSW schools only

• ACT, NSW and UK (London) schools (around 10 or more...I've lost track)

• Primary schools, this is my first high school

What are my favourite topics to teach?

• Latin, French and Parseltongue

• Poetry, World War II history and Gothic literature

• P.E, Physics and HSC Drama

• Fortnite, Minecraft and sewing

How many children do I have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which University did I attend for my teaching qualification?

• University of Sydney

• Oxford University

• University of Newcastle

• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

What genre of text, e.g. film, novel, do I like the most?

• Romance

• Historical

• Sci Fi

• Detective

What equipment do you need to have for each English class?

• Laptop with a bookmarked connection via OneNote to our English content library

• Pencil case with pens, pencils, scissors, glue stick and highlighters

• A covered workbook with your name, my name and the class title on the front

What are my classroom expectations (or 'rules')?

• Arrive on time, prepared for the lesson, with all necessary equipment.

• Be respectful to those who are speaking to the class

• Work to the best of your ability; be responsible and accountable for your own work ethic and actions.

• Follow directions quickly and but don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand (by raising your hand)

Which language technique was used in the second sentence?

• Personification

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Pathetic fallacy