Idioms
Our current plan isn't working. We need to think outside the box.
What does this mean?
think creatively to find a new idea.
George and his family packed lunches, put on their swimsuits, and applied sunscreen. They were planning for a long day of fun in the sun. Where are they going
What is the opposite of big?
tiny/small
Another word that means the same as, cold
freezing
The weatherman said that there would be a big storm tomorrow. When I woke up and came downstairs, my mom said, "it's raining cats and dogs!"
What does "raining cats and dogs mean?"
Raining very hard
"Ugh! This is so hard" Cameron said as he threw down his pencil and pushed his paper away.
What do you think he is doing? How is he feeling?
Homework or school work that he is having trouble with. He might be feeling frustrated/upset
What is the opposite of happy
sad
Another word that means the same as, "tiny."
small
First I got detention for talking back to my teacher, then when I got home and my mom asked me to clean my room I said "no!" Then she said, "that's the last straw, you're grounded."
What does "the last straw" mean?
The last bad thing that will happen/when someone can't take anymore
The family put lights on the outside of the house, hung their stockings, and drank hot chocolate.
What holiday are they preparing for? How do you know?
Christmas. We use stockings at Christmas.
What is the opposite of hard/difficult
easy, simple
Another word that means the same as, "trip"
vacation
He was really nervous about going to a new school. He felt like a fish out of water.
Feeling awkward or unhappy because of a situation that is not familiar.
When we went for our walk outside, we saw orange and red leaves on the trees. It was nice out, but there was a cool breeze so we put on our sweatshirts.
What season is it? How do you know?
What is the opposite of win?
lose
Another word that means the same as, "silent"
quiet
Good luck
They wanted to know where she had been, so she gave them a narrative of her entire day.
Story or account of events.
What is the opposite of empty?
full
Another word that means the same as, "noisy."
loud