Who are you calling an Idiom??
A piece of cake.
Jorge thought that the math quiz was a piece of cake.
Easy
With a few alterations I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
changes
A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s.
What is the author's purpose of writing this? (Think PIE)
To entertain. (Evidence: "story")
This is the most important speech of my life. I can't say the wrong thing. I hope I prepared enough
Nervous
Stieven claims that Mildred wants to go to the movies with him because he's got mad rizz.”
charm or charisma
Two peas in a pod
Jairo and his brother, Antonio are two peas in a pod.
very similar
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
not strict or easygoing
An article where the author argues that Amazon music is better than Spotify.
What is the author's purpose?
To persuade/persuasive.
Every day at the resort included warm breezes, the peaceful music of a local band, and views of the clear, blue ocean water sparkling in the sun.
Calm, peaceful, relaxing
Jorge is so cooked if he forgets to do the chores that his Mom left for him!
in big trouble
Put your money where your mouth is!
Stieven decided to challenge Jairo to a race to put his money where her mouth is!
To do something rather than just to talk about it
After the video played, the teacher asked the students to evaluate if they liked it or not. She wanted to know how they would rate it.
Using context clues, what does evaluate mean?
to rate, judge, assess
A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform.
My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day Until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do When he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, For he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy!
frustrated
That Buffalo chicken dip Jairo brought to the party smacks!
Is very good.
Head in the clouds
During Civics class, Jorge has his head in the clouds, envisioning his upcoming vacation.
Daydreaming
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
Clothing store
A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team and learns to stand up for himself.
What is the author's purpose?
To entertain.
As that hurricane threatened, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen foot waves to crash over the small houses near the shore.
A. calm
B. annoyed
C. scary
D. excited
c. scary
Jorge was excited to tell Stieven all of the tea he heard in art.
gossip
The grass is greener on the other side.
Jairo is very excited to get to Ms. Bruening's group because he thinks the grass is greener on the other side.
People think that they will be happier if or where things are different
He knew his future was precarious if he continued to go down the wrong path.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
A menu for a local pizzeria listing the sizes and prices of pizzas and available toppings.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform.
According to the author’s descriptions, what is the tone of this passage?
He approached the task with sheer determination. He had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing and was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was the year he would win the pie eating contest at school.
Serious, Intense, Formal, Focused
Jairo is exuding main character energy lately and we are here for it.
Confidence and self assuredness