Idioms
Hit the books
To study
Make a sentence using the SC "before"
Ex. Before I do the dishes, I will play video games.
You don't know what kind of jelly to get at the grocery store.
Yes. Ex. Grape tastes better but strawberry is cheaper.
You want to join in on your friends talking about their favorite types of video games.
Ex. Hey guys! I like video games too. My favorite kinds are Nintendogs.
Compare and contrast a guitar and a piano
Fly off the handle
To lose one's temper
Make a sentence using the SC "after"
Ex. I can go to the movies after I hit the books.
You ask your mom for a new video game.
No
True or False: Using the conversation stoplight helps us when we want to join a conversation.
True
Name 4 comparing words
Ex. Same, similar, both, similarly, also, too, likewise
At the end of my rope
Having no patience to deal with something
Make a sentence using the SC "if"
Ex. I'll be able to play video games if I finish my homework.
You don't know what to wear to school.
Yes. Ex. Choose pants because it might be cold, or shorts because it's hot.
Why is it important to use the rules for joining a conversation?
So we're not being rude to our friends and making them frustrated.
Name 4 contrasting words
Ex. Different, differently, on the other hand, although, even though
In one ear and out the other
Heard but quickly forgotten
Make a sentence using the SC "so"
You tell your mom you want to join the soccer team.
No
What are the rules of joining a conversation?
1. Listen with ears
2. Observe with eyes
3. Put your body close to the group
4. Wait for a pause
5. Say something relevant to what the group is talking about
What tool do we use (that you can draw) to help compare and contrast 2 things?
Venn diagram
Out of sorts
To feel weird or unwell
Make a sentence using the SC "until"
Ex. I am going to the library until my mom picks me up.
You can't decide whether to watch a funny movie or a scary movie
Yes. Ex. Funny movies don't make me scared at night but scary movies are more interesting.
Your teacher is teaching science class and asks the class a question. You know the answer.
Compare and contrast a monkey, a dog, and a cat.
Ex. They are all animals. A dog and cat can be pets, but monkeys aren't. Monkeys live in the wild and in the zoo.