Idioms
What is an idiom?
1) a type of seasoning
2) a common expression that is non-literal or exaggerated
3) a word used to make a sentence longer
2) A common expression that is non-literal or exaggerated
Check in with a peer
You can ask them a question about how they are doing, or about something that they like to do
What is a multiple meaning word?
1) A word that doesn't make sense
2) A word that has more than one meaning
2) A word that has more than one meaning
This is what a paragraph or passage is mostly about.
1. The title
2. The main idea
3. A fun fact
4. The last sentence
2) The main idea
"Liam walked into the kitchen, saw the empty cookie jar, and crossed his arms. Crumbs were scattered on the counter, and his little sister stood nearby with chocolate on her face.
What can you infer from this passage?
1) Liam is hungry.
2) Liam’s sister probably ate the cookies.
3) The kitchen is messy.
4) Liam baked cookies.
2) Liam's sister probably ate the cookies.
Which sentence has an idiom in it? What is it?
1. My little sister has always been the apple of my eye; I cherish every moment I spend with her.
2. My sister is my favorite person in the universe.
1. Apple of my eye
Which of the following is an expected behavior:
1. Turning your body away from the person talking to you
2. Changing the topic in the middle of the conversation without telling anyone
3. Interrupting someone when they are talking
4. Actively listening when someone is talking
4) Actively listening when someone is talking
The word "bat" has more than one meaning.
Which sentence uses the word "bat" to mean a flying animal?
1. He swung the bat and hit a home run.
2. The bat flew out of the cave at sunset.
3. She forgot her bat in the locker room.
4. He used a bat to break the piñata.
2. The bat flew out of the cave at sunset.
The moon affects the ocean’s tides. Its gravity pulls on the water, causing it to rise and fall.
What is the main idea?
1) The moon is bright.
2) The moon causes ocean tides.
3) Water moves in the ocean.
4) The moon is in space.
2) The moon causes ocean tides
After the final whistle blew, the players hugged each other and threw their hands in the air. Confetti rained down from above.
What can you infer?
1) The team won the championship.
2) The game was canceled.
3) The team lost the game.
4) The players were tired.
1) The team won the championship
Find the idiom:
She went to the top floor of the tallest building to get a bird’s eye view of the city. When she looked down everything looked so small.
Bird's eye view
What is the problem in this scenario? What could Sally do instead?
Sally and Jake were getting ready to go trick or treating. Jake said "I am so excited for Halloween this year!", Sally looked away and stated "My new dog is coming on Thursday."
Sally changed the topic and looked away.
She could state that she has something exciting to talk about or wait for the conversation to be over before talking about her dog.
What word makes sense in both blanks?
She will _______ her ________ so she knows what time it is.
A) Bark
B) Park
C) Watch
D) See
B) Park
Basketball is a fast-paced sport. Players run, jump, and shoot the ball to score points. It requires teamwork and quick thinking.
What is the main idea?
1) Basketball is a slow game.
2) Basketball is a team sport.
3) Basketball is a fast-paced and active sport.
4) Players shoot the ball.
3) Basketball is a fast paced and active sport
When the teacher handed back the test, Olivia stared at her paper, sighed, and slumped in her seat. She didn’t talk for the rest of class.
What can you infer about Olivia’s test result?
1) She got a perfect score.
2) She didn’t take the test.
3) She was tired.
4) She was disappointed with her grade.
4) She was disappointed with her grade.
What does "crocodile tears" mean?
After getting caught cheating on the exam, Jake tried to show crocodile tears, but everyone knew he wasn't truly sorry.
1. to be in trouble
2. very hot days
3. faking tears when you are not actually upset
4. disliking something
After dinner on Friday night you wanted to go to the movies, but your mom said no because she didn’t have enough time to wash the dishes, pick up your sister, and get you to the movie theater on time. How do you feel about this? What could you do or say so that you could still go to the movies?
Could tell mom that you will help her and ask politely to go to the movies
Fill in the blank:
The audience stood in a _____ while they watched them ____ the boat across the lake.
Which of the following is a supporting detail?
Rainforests are home to many animals. They provide food, shelter, and water for creatures like monkeys, frogs, and birds.
1) Rainforests are home to many animals.
2) Monkeys live in trees.
3) Rainforests provide food, shelter, and water.
4) Birds can fly.
Emma walked into the room, the conversation stopped. A few students looked at her, then quickly looked away. She tightened her grip on her notebook and sat in the back without saying a word.
What can you infer about how Emma feels?
1) She feels welcomed.
2) She is excited to be there.
3) She is ready to present.
4) She feels uncomfortable or excluded.
4) She feels uncomfortable or excluded.
Which idiom is used incorrectly?
1. When I looked down from the airplane, I got a bird's eye view of the city.
2. I don't love basketball that much. It is the apple of my eye.
3. She pretended to be upset about losing and cried crocodile tears.
2. Apple of my eye means to love and cherish something.
Name 2 things you can do to start a conversation and keep it going
Make a comment
Give a compliment
Stay on topic
Look towards the person
Make two sentences with the word watch
remember : watch can be used as a noun (a thing you tell time with) and a verb (to look)
She saw the time on her watch.
He watched the basketball game.
Volcanoes can be dangerous. When they erupt, they release hot lava, ash, and gases that can destroy everything in their path.
What is the main idea? What is the supporting detail?
Main idea: volcanoes can be dangerous
Detail: When they erupt, they release hot lava, ash, and gases that can destroy everything in their path
During group work, Mia kept interrupting others and talking over them. Her teammates looked frustrated and stopped contributing.
What can you infer about how Mia’s behavior affected the group?
1) It helped the group finish faster.
2) It made the group more excited.
3) It caused tension and made others feel unheard.
4) It encouraged teamwork.
3) It caused tension and made others feel unheard.