Vocabulary
contradiction
a statement that is different than another statement
what are the two meaning of draft
small track of air; the first or rough copy of something
Double: What are these 2 people talking about in this conversation.
Caden: Are you going to be on later? I'm going to win this time!
Nathan: I'm not sure. I have to make sure I finish all my homework first
Caden: That's just an excuse because you don't want to lose. I know I will win this time
Nathan: It is not an excuse. I can't remember the last time I didn't win.
Playing a video game and Caden bragging about how he is going to beat Caden.
What does sick as a dog mean
very sick
DOUBLE: Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
Hurricanes are dangerous storms
deceive
to trick or lead a person into believing something that is not true
DOUBLE two meaning for accent
the way someone talks depending on where they are from; an emphasis to something
What are they talking about in this conversation:
Hailey: Just one more day! I cannot wait for this weekend. It is going to be so much fun.
Jessica: I know! I think I may be too excited to sleep tonight. What do you want to do?
Hailey: Maybe we can go to the mall? Or go see a movie? It is up to you and your mom. It is going to be so much fun.
Jessica: We can do what we did last time. We can do the movie on Friday night and the mall on Saturday.
Hailey and Jessica haven't seen each other in a long time and can't figure out what to do with each other
What does break a leg mean
good luck
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!
How to make a pizza
flexible
a place of work; sturdy, hard
DOUBLE: Tommy looked at all the people on the other side of the bars. They were all watching him. Some of them waved or called out. He shook out his giant mane and walked over to the tree, hoping to sunbathe.
What can you infer about Tommy?
What makes you think so?
tommy is a lion
It takes one to know one
You're just as bad as I am (i.e. you are such a bad liar)
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.
Paco is an important part of the writer's life
DOUBLE: span
the full reach or length
two meaning for key (key to the house, key people in the community)
something that unlocks and locks; important
You get to class late and sit down in your seat. Everyone is already working. How can you figure out what to do?
-ask your friend, the teacher or look around and see what everyone else is doing
Kill two birds with one stone
Get two things done in one action
During recess, I always go to the library because there are a lot of amazing books there. I love reading. As it is quiet, it lets me concentrate and think about different things. The librarian is really nice and friendly too. She gives me candies all the time. What is the main idea?
library is the person's favorite place
mishap
an unfortunate but minor incident
two meaning for light (You left the light on. You are very light)
something that shines bright; not heavy
Julia turned off the lights and everyone ran to find a place to hide. Antonio hid under the table where everyone had hidden their presents. He peeked out and saw the front door start to open.
What will happen next?
they will yell surprise for a surprise party
DOUBLE: Play it by ear
take it one step at a time; being flexible
Daylight saving time is observed in many different places throughout the world including the United States, Canada, Australia and many countries in Europe. Countries began temporarily switching to daylight saving time during World War I and World War II. The rationale behind the move was that people would use less resources such as coal, if it stayed lighter outside later in the day. In the United States, the permanent adoption of daylight saving time occurred in 1966, but not every state participates. The actual resource saving benefits of the time change are inconclusive, but many people do enjoy the extra daylight after work or school.
1. What is the central idea of the passage?
daylights savings was temporary but is now used in many countries