Expressions
Right before the play, Max suddenly got cold feet and didn’t want to go on stage.
Afraid of doing something/To suddenly feel too nervous or hesitant to follow through with something you planned
Billy tried whispering to his friend, but his teacher heard the murmur and told them to be quiet.
Whisper
Tulip
Rose
Sunflower
Grass
Grass
You find a smartphone on the floor in the hallway.
Turn it in to the main office or a teacher, ask nearby students if it belongs to them
Volcanoes form when melted rock from deep inside the Earth rises to the surface. When pressure builds up, the volcano can erupt, sending lava, ash, and gases into the air. Some eruptions are small, while others can change entire landscapes. Scientists study volcanoes to better understand and predict eruptions.
Volcanoes form when melted rock rises to the Earth’s surface and when pressure builds up they can erupt (how volcanoes form)
I felt under the weather, so I stayed home from school.
To feel slightly sick or unwell
My grandfather loves to tell stories and reminisce about the good old days.
Remember
Verizon
AT&T
Nintendo
Sprint
Nintendo
Your group has a science project due tomorrow. One teammate hasn’t finished their part, and the group presentation depends on it.
Offer to help the teammate finish their section after school or online, Ask the teacher for advice or extra time because part of the project is incomplete, Divide the unfinished work among the rest of the group.
During the camping trip, the group planned to hike to the top of the hill to watch the sunrise. The trail was steep and the air was cold, but everyone kept going. When they reached the top, the sky slowly turned pink and orange. The beautiful view made the long hike worth the effort.
The hikers’ effort to reach the hilltop was worth it when they saw the sunrise.
The team thought they would have to run extra laps after practice, but when the coach heard thunder and ended practice early, they were off the hook.
Being released from a difficult situation or responsibility/no longer in trouble
I could not complete last night’s homework. The directions were too vague.
Unclear
Division
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Division
At lunch, you notice a new student sitting alone while your friends are at another table.
Invite the new student to sit with you, Introduce the new student to your friends, Ask if you can sit down with the new student
Honeybees play an important role in nature. As they travel from flower to flower collecting nectar, they also spread pollen. This process helps plants grow fruits and seeds. Without bees and other pollinators, many foods people eat would be harder to produce.
Honeybees are important because they help plants grow by pollinating them.
Ben forgot to write down his homework because he had his head in the clouds, thinking about the video game he wanted to play after school.
Not paying attention/daydreaming/unaware
Jerry has a knack for the trumpet. He barely has to practice!
Talent
North America
Arctic
Europe
Asia
Arctic
You have a big math assignment due tomorrow, but you also have an important team practice tonight.
Start the homework right after school before practice, Do part of the homework now and finish it after practice, Skip practice this once to finish the assignment.
Libraries offer more than just books. Many libraries have computers, quiet study areas, and free programs for students. Some even host game nights or homework help sessions. Because of these services, libraries are helpful places for learning and community activities.
Libraries provide many services that make them helpful for learning and community activities.
Grandpa says he would babysit his grandkids at the drop of a hat because he enjoys spending time with them.
Do something immediately or without hesitation
The movie star was incognito. He did not want people to recognize who he was.
Hidden, concealing one's true identity
Quart
Gallon
Pound
Inch
Inch
Your class needs to choose a theme for a school event, but everyone has different ideas.
Take a vote and choose the most popular idea, Combine ideas into one theme, Ask the teacher to help decide, Write all the theme ideas on slips of paper and draw one from a hat randomly
Many students bring reusable water bottles to school instead of buying plastic ones. Reusable bottles help reduce trash and save money over time. Some bottles even keep drinks cold all day. Because of these benefits, more schools encourage students to carry reusable water bottles.
Using reusable water bottles is better than using plastic ones because they save money, reduce trash, and have other benefits.