Idioms
After winning the soccer game and getting ice cream, Maya said she felt like she was on cloud nine. What does cloud nine mean?
Very happy
The sky is gray, the clouds are low,
The wind begins to blow and blow.
Raindrops fall on my windowpane,
Tapping like a soft refrain.
I splash in puddles down the street,
With soaking socks on both my feet.
But still I laugh and jump and play,
Because I love a rainy day!
What is the 5th line?
Raindrops fall on my windowpane,
Clue: What word rhymes with "cat" and means something you wear on your head?
What is "hat"?
The character bought 10 packs of bubble gum every week. How did he feel about bubble gum? Did he like it or dislike it?
He liked bubble gum
You are running to get in line at recess and Ms. Pendroy yells hold your horses! What is hold your horses?
Slow down, or wait
The sky is gray, the clouds are low,
The wind begins to blow and blow.
Raindrops fall on my windowpane,
Tapping like a soft refrain.
I splash in puddles down the street, With soaking socks on both my feet.
But still I laugh and jump and play,
Because I love a rainy day!
What is first stanza
The sky is gray, the clouds are low,
The wind begins to blow and blow.
Raindrops fall on my windowpane,
Tapping like a soft refrain.
"I saw a frog sitting on a ___." What rhyming word fits best?
Log
Emma stomped into her room, slammed the door, and crossed her arms. Was Emma happy or mad?
She was mad
Liam told everyone about Olivia’s surprise birthday party, even though it was supposed to be a secret. His friend said, “You spilled the beans!” What does that mean?
Tell the secret
The sky is gray, the clouds are low,
The wind begins to blow and blow.
Raindrops fall on my windowpane,
Tapping like a soft refrain.
I splash in puddles down the street, With soaking socks on both my feet.
But still I laugh and jump and play,
Because I love a rainy day!
How many lines are there?
11
A rhyme is when two words sound the same at the end. Which two words rhyme: book, look, or duke?
Book and look
Josh brought an umbrella, wore rain boots, and looked up at the gray sky on his way to school. What did he think was going to happen?
It was going to rain
You look outside and it’s pouring rain, with puddles everywhere. Your mom says, “Wow, it’s raining cats and dogs!” What is she trying to say?
Its raining hard
The sky is gray, the clouds are low,
The wind begins to blow and blow.
Raindrops fall on my windowpane,
Tapping like a soft refrain.
I splash in puddles down the street, With soaking socks on both my feet.
But still I laugh and jump and play,
Because I love a rainy day!
How many stanzas are there?
2
Which of these words does not rhyme with the others: sun, run, bun, dog?
Dog
Mia’s hands were shaking as she walked to the stage to read her poem in front of the large crowd. How did Mia feel about reading her poem in front of the crowd?
Nervous
Right before her big class presentation, Emma felt a little sick and wiggly inside. She said, “I have butterflies in my stomach.” How was she feeling?
What is nervous or scared?
The sky is gray, the clouds are low,
The wind begins to blow and blow.
Raindrops fall on my windowpane,
Tapping like a soft refrain.
I splash in puddles down the street, With soaking socks on both my feet.
But still I laugh and jump and play,
Because I love a rainy day!
What is the third line in stanza 2?
Feet
Give 3 rhyming words for bear
Answers vary
After his team lost the game, Liam kicked the ground and didn’t talk on the way home. How did Liam feel?
Upset or mad