Idioms
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, if Mario had to find the secret star "in a nutshell," what does "in a nutshell" literally mean? What does it really mean in that situation?
Figurative- In a few words
Literally- within the hard outer shell of a nut
In Lilo & Stitch, Jumba Jookiba tells Stitch, "Your recent test failed, but if you focus your energy differently next time, you will succeed." Is this constructive feedback or criticism? Label a proportionate nonverbal response.
Intent: Constructive Feedback.
Proportionate Nonverbal Response: Making eye contact with the speaker and nodding or having a neutral, attentive posture to show that the message was received and understood.
What type of large, scaly animal does Bowser use to fly around and attack the Mushroom Kingdom?
A Koopa (or a flying Koopa)
What is the word 'Mineral'?
What are two things that come to mind when you hear mineral?
Associations: -solid, -pure -Crystal-like structure
A solid substance that comes from earth.Sandstone and limestone are made of layers of small pieces that pile up over time. What type of rock are these?
Sedimentary
The main Autobot leader is Optimus Prime. What color is the cab (front part) of Optimus Prime's truck mode?
Red and blue
The Transformers movie takes place on Earth, but the Transformers originally come from a distant planet. What is the name of their home planet?
Cybertron
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Luigi tells Mario, "Your effort was great, but you should try gliding with your cap more often to land safely." Is this constructive feedback or criticism? How might Mario respond appropriately?
Intent: Constructive Feedback. (It pairs a compliment with a specific suggestion for improvement.)
Proportionate Response: "Thanks, I'll try that next time," or "Good idea."
A collector wanted a cool crystal, but used a heavy hammer to hit it out of the ground. The crystal broke into pieces. Was this the right way to collect the crystal?
No! He broke the pretty crystal.
Safer Tool -chisel
The word is "Fossil."
What is a "fossil," and what type of rock (Igneous, Sedimentary, or Metamorphic) are almost all fossils found in?
A fossil is the preserved remains, imprint, or trace of an ancient plant animal
In the context of Lilo & Stitch, if Lilo tells Stitch they must keep the new experiment "under wraps," it means they must keep the existence, nature, and location of the experiment secret, confidential, or hidden from other people.
literal meaning: kept secret
In context: secret hidden from other peopple
In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Optimus Prime warns Arcee that they must hurry because the Terrorcons' mission is coming "down to the wire." What does "down to the wire" literally refer to? What does it really mean about their mission?
Literal: Referring to the finish line wire in a close race.
Intended/Figurative: The very last moment, or something that will be decided at the very end.
In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Scourge (the main villain) yells at one of the Terrorcons, "Your method is totally wrong and useless! You always fail to capture the key!" Is this constructive feedback or criticism? How could the Terrorcon label a proportionate response?
Intent: Criticism.
Proportionate Response: A neutral, professional response, such as "Noted," or "I will adjust my approach," without arguing or getting emotional.
What is the hardest mineral on Earth?
Diamond
The only rock that can float in water is called Pumice. What common natural event forms this type of rock?
A volcano
The evil group of robots that Optimus Prime fights are called the Decepticons. What is the name of the main Decepticon leader?
Megatron
In Lilo & Stitch, if Lilo tells Stitch they must keep the new experiment "under wraps," what does "under wraps"literally mean? What does it really mean about the experiment?Literal: To physically cover something, often with cloth or paper. Intended/Figurative: To keep something secret, hidden, or confidential
Literal: To physically cover something, often with cloth or paper.
Intended/Figurative: To keep something secret, hidden, or confidential
True or False:
All rocks are made out of one or more minerals?
True
All rocks are sorted into three main types. If a rock is formed from fire or cooled lava, what is that type of rock called?
Igneous
A rock collector wants to find a cool crystal but uses a heavy hammer to break it out of the ground.
Is using a hammer a safe tool?
No, it was not a good solution.
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, if Bowser's plan was discovered, people would say he "let the cat out of the bag."What does "let the cat out of the bag" literally mean? What does it really mean in that context?
Literal: Physically allowing a cat to escape from a bag.
Intended/Figurative: To accidentally reveal a secret or a plan.
In the movie, what is the name of the island kingdom ruled by Princess Peach?
The Mushroom Kingdom
True or False:
Metamorphic rock is formed when very hot, melted lava cools down on the Earth's surface
False
Describes Igneous rock
A rock collector wants to find a rock with crystals inside (Geode) and shakes every work they find to hear crystals rattle.
Geoodes don't rattle
Was shaking the rocks a good way to find a Geode?
No, it was not a good solution.
Alternative:
Look for rocks that are round and lumpy, rough surface.
True or False: Long ago, the Ancient Egyptians used paper money, just like we do today, to buy things.
False
Traded Goods: a barter system.