Idioms
Hot potato usually refers to when something is?
Example: Ouch! Hot potato, do not touch that pie it just came out of the oven.
Hot
Ryan is rolling around on the floor during a lesson. Is
this behavior expected or unexpected?
Unexpected.
During a lesson, we should have a calm body and using whole body listening.
Say this sentence:
Silly Sally ate Soup for Supper.
Great work!!
This is a person who plays a sport.
There are skates, a stick, a net, a puck, and ice.
Who is this person?
A hockey player!
A great way to keep a conversation going is to ask ____ and make ____.
When you cross your fingers, you are hoping for what?
Example: Billy crosses his fingers that the Patriots will win the Superbowl.
Good luck
Hanna is crying because her friend is moving.
Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected.
Hannah is sad because her friend is moving!
Say this sentence:
The cone shaped carrot was carried on a cow.
Nice work!
The person helps a lot of people.
There is an office, a stethoscope, a clipboard, medicine, and a lab coat.
Who is this person?
A doctor!
A friend is telling you a story but your bus is called. What could you say to end the conversation?
A) Leave me alone
B) Don't say anything, just leave
C) Excuse me, I have to go.
C) Excuse me, I have to go.
If someone has cold feet they are usually feeling what?
Example: Jamie got cold feet as he looked at the giant rollercoaster. He decided to turn around even though he had waited for over an hour.
Nervous
Brynn is waiting quietly at the doctor’s office.
Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected.
At the doctor's office, we should be sitting quietly.
Say this sentence:
Look at the lovely lemon lion.
Awesome!
This person loves the sky and is not afraid of heights. There is a steering wheel, controls, wings, and passengers.
Who is this person?
A Pilot!
You see a friend reading one of your favorite books. What is 1 question you could ask or 1 comment you could make to start a conversation with that friend?
A) I hate that book
B) I love that book too!
C) Have you seen the movie?
D) Give me the book it's my turn.
B) I love that book too!
OR
C) Have you seen the movie?
When people are "seeing eye to eye," they are what?
Example: Thankfully, Joey and Hanna are seeing eye to eye about who won the volleyball game and they decide to play another.
Agreeing on a topic.
Alex is trying to give hugs to everyone in the lunchroom.
Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected.
During lunch, we should be eating our food and having conversations with our friends, teachers, and classmates.
Say this sentence:
I was late to the lake because the ladybug licked a leaf.
Awesome job!
This person loves food.
There is a white hat, an oven, a bowl, and a spoon.
Who is this person?
A chef/cook/baker
Whole Body Listening is showing you are listening to another person using our whole body. This includes listening with your eyes, ears, and having a quiet....
A) Head
B) Feet
C) Voice
D) B and C
D) B and C
If something is a "ripoff" it is considered what?
Example: $500 for a Ninentdo!? That is a ripoff!
Too expensive
Michael is raising his hand because he knows the answer.
Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected.
Raising our hand is the polite way to tell our teacher we have something to say.
Say this sentence:
A thousand thunder storms thawed on Thursday.
Great work!
This person is on TV.
There is a microphone, a desk, a camera, a weather board, and a map.
Who is this person?
A weatherman
Your classmate is telling you about a show you have never seen. What is a question you could ask or a comment you could make to keep the conversation going?
A) I've never seen that, stop talking.
B) I've never seen that, is it good?
C) I watch...
B) I've never seen that, is it good?