What does it mean? idioms
What does, "butterflies in his stomach" mean?
To be nervous
Your classmate is looking at the clock. Name 2 things they may be thinking.
What are the expectations for arriving late to class?
Go to seat, unpack book, ask a friend/teacher what the class is doing.
You went to the movies but the seat you like to sit in is taken. What is the problem? What is the best solution?
Problem: Someone is sitting in the seat you want.
Solution: Find the next best seat that is available.
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
a) Snickers; b) M&M's; c) Reese's; d) Gummy bears
b) M&M's
Mark "bit his tongue" instead of saying something he might regret.
What does "bit his tongue" mean?
To avoid saying something you will regret later.
Your friend accidentally squirted ketchup on his shirt at lunch.
Name 2 things they may be thinking
Example: "I made a mess", worried that other people will see, worried about shirt not able to be cleaned, etc.
What are the expectations when leaving school early?
You don't understand your math homework and it is due tomorrow. What is the problem? What is the solution?
Problem: You don't understand your homework.
Solution: Ask a parent/teacher or older sibling for help.
What state grows the most pumpkins?
a) Missouri
b) Illinois
c) Wisconsin
d) New York
b) Illinois
Tommy was "driving the teacher up the wall" by interrupting her throughout the lesson.
What does "driving someone up the wall" mean?
To irritate or annoy someone.
You are swimming with your family and your mom is looking up at the sky.
Name 2 things she may be thinking.
Examples: She may need more sunblock, it might rain soon, it's too hot, etc.
What are the expectations when going trick or treating?
Dress up in a costume, go with your friends and an adult (parent). Go to houses and say "trick or treat" and ask for candy.
You are playing on the playground and fall. Now your head and arm really hurt. Your friend laughs. What is the problem? What is the solution?
Problem: You fell and hurt yourself.
Solution: Alert an adult and explain what happened.
How much candy is bought for Halloween every year?
a) 300million pounds
b) 400 million pounds
c) 500 million pounds
d) 600 million pounds
d) 600 million pounds
The teacher was "fixed in her ways" and wouldn't use an iPad to teach.
What does "fixed in her ways" mean?
Not willing to do something in a way that is different from normal.
Name 2 things they may be thinking.
Example: They might think you're talking about them, it's a secret, you're not friends with them anymore, etc.
What are the expectations for playing a game?
Setup the materials, review rules, play game by following rules, take turns, show good sportsmanship/be kind.
You are running through the house and accidentally knock over a picture frame and it breaks. What is the problem? What is the best solution?
Problem: You broke a picture frame.
Solution: Try to fix it or make a new picture frame.
What is the most popular Halloween costume?
a) a witch
b) Spiderman
c) ghost
d) pirate
a) a witch
The teacher told her noisy class to "pipe down" since she could hardly hear herself speak.
What does "pipe down" mean?
To be quiet
You are walking home from school with a friend and you see two dogs up ahead. Your friend stops walking.
Name 2 things they may be thinking.
Examples: They might be worried/afraid of the dogs, they might have forgotten something at school, etc.
What are the expectations for going home at the end of the school day?
Set down your backpack, take off coat/shoes, eat a snack, do homework, etc.
You want to tell your classmate about your weekend, but the teacher is talking. What is the problem? What is the best solution?
Problem: It's not a good time to talk in class.
Solution: Wait to tell them until you can talk in class.
Where did Halloween start?
a) England
b) Ireland
c) America
d) France
b) Ireland (during medieval times)