Idioms
What does, "A piece of cake" mean?
When would you use it?
That is so easy!
Use: After taking a test
What does "setting" mean?
This is the place and time where the action in a story takes place.
What is a synonym for fight?
Battle
Talk to your friends about a time you were afraid.
Did you use appropriate eye contact?
How many dogs does Ms. Wahlig have?
2
What does, "Under the weather" mean?
When would you use it?
Feeling sick
Use: When you are talking to your mom
What does "fact" mean?
This is something that is known to be true.
What is a synonym for rich?
Wealthy
Talk to your friends about what you are going to do after school.
Were you facing the person you were talking to?
Where did Ms. Miller grow up?
*Bonus Points: What school did she go to?
Great Neck
Bonus Points: Lakeville Elementary School
What does, "It's all Greek to me" mean?
When would you use it?
Difficult to understand
Use: You are learning about science and you are very confused.
What does "opinion" mean?
This is the way someone feels or thinks about something - it is not a fact.
What is a synonym for ship?
Boat
Talk to your friends about your Thanksgiving break.
Did you take turns when talking?
What sport does Ms. Wahlig play?
Soccer
What does, "Rome wasn't built in a day" mean?
Some things take a lot of time
What does "summarize" mean?
This is the word for telling in a few sentences what happened in a story, book, or activity.
What is a synonym for chair?
Seat
Talk to your friends about your favorite birthday and birthday present!
Did you stay on topic?
How many siblings does Ms. Miller have?
3 brothers
What does, "It cost an arm and a leg" mean?
When would you use it?
Very expensive
Use: You are talking to your dad about how you want a new game
What does "revise" mean?
This is to make corrections or changes to something you already wrote, in order to make it better.
What is a synonym for car?
Automobile
Talk to your friends about anything you want!
Did you make comments when talking?
Ask your teachers any appropriate question you want.
If it is NOT a school appropriate question, you will forfeit your turn and lose all your points.
Nice!