Last week's words!
This is a word that means thin and weak.
flimsy
memorable
Share with your partner any idiom that you remember and what it means!
Examples: eyes in the back of your head, have a change of heard, throw yourself into something
Use the word long in a sentence with the meaning "more than average length"
The ___ was very long (for example).
This word means to pull or push hard.
strain
This word means unpleasant or rude.
gruff
When Wilma was young, she was very ____ because she loved to run and jump!
lively
Idiom joke: Why did the boy throw his clock out the window?
To see if time flies!
Use the word gruff in a sentence
...give your own answer! Is it the right meaning?
What are synonyms?
words that mean the same thing, or almost the same thing
This word means to want something very much. It can also have a different meaning- more than average length, or not short.
long
This is how Mrs. Rutledge's cat feels when she gets to go outside because she is so happy and excited!
exhilarated
This idiom means to do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
Throw yourself into something
Tell about a time when you heard or made a ruckus.
I head a ruckus when...
I made a ruckus when...
What does it mean to be bewidlered?
confused, puzzled
This means to keep doing something, even though it is difficult.
persist
Someone who sees a shooting star in space might think it is ____ because they are amazed or surprised.
astounding
Katy's mom seemed to have _____________ because she could tell Katy was peeking at the presents even though her mom wasn't in the room!
have eyes in the back of her/your head
Act out the word flick!
When ___ flicked, he/she/they _____.
Are likely and unlikely synonyms or antonyms? Why?
antonyms, because they have opposite meanings
What is the meaning of the word adjust?
To move or change something slightly to improve or make it fit more comfortably.
This word means very great or strong.
intense
Greg didn't want to go outside to play, but then he realized it was snowing and decided to go out! He had a ______ of ______.
Flutter your arms like a butterfly.
When ___ fluttered his/her/their arms, he/she/they ___.
What items could make a clatter sound?
____ can make a clatter (a loud, banging or rattling noise).