Problem Solving
Your
You're
Your: We use this to show ownership. For example, "That is your new bike?" or "Do you want to eat mine or yours?"
You're: You Are. For example, "You're turning 14 tomorrow!"
I want (you're/your) boots, they are so cute!
(You're/your) the best speech teacher ever!
You're at your cousin's house and you see a big aquarium with water and plants in it, but no fish.
What inferences might you make about this situation?
-The aquarium is new.
Break
Brake
Break: To shatter or crack. The item no longer works.
Brake: The device used to stop your car from a moving position
Bonus: Which Brake/Break do we use when speaking of "Summer Brake/Break"?
When Ms. Thomas comes home from work one night and pulls into the driveway, she sees that there is a light on in her apartment. What inferences might you make about this situation?
- She left the light on while she was at work.
-Her roommate got home before her and turned the light on."Martha, I can't wait for your party on Sunday!" said Jen
"What party?" Martha said, looking confused.
"JEN! Way to let the cat out of the bag!" said Liz.
Define: Let the cat out of the bag.
Let the cat out of the bag: To purposely or accidentally share a secret.
John's teacher is having the class read "Tangerine" aloud today. John feels nervous about reading a paragraph to his class. He tucks his chin into his chest and begins reading in a whisper.
What's the problem? What's the solution?
The problem is that none of his classmates can hear the information. People might get lost or confused during the reading.
- Tell yourself "I got this! I'm a great reader, I can do this!"
- Ask your teacher which paragraph she wants you to read ahead of time (if possible) so you can practice.
-Make sure your body language is supporting loud reading (head up, facing classmates, etc.)
"Wow you look like a million bucks this evening, Sue! I love that dress!"
Define: Looking like a million bucks
You look extremely good.
From his leafy perch, Dylan looked below and could only see the legs of the person who was chasing him. A cool breeze rustled the leaves around him. He couldn't remain still any longer. As shifted his weight, his shoe fell to the ground.
Where was Dylan hiding? What details give you a hint about his hiding spot?
In a tree.
Details: Leafy perch, rustled leaves, shoe fell to groundLisa: "How are you feeling about your break up with Tim?"
Jenny: "It's been about 4 weeks so I think I'm finally getting over it."
Define "getting over it"
To start to feel happy or well again after something bad has happened to you
Renee gazed out the window. She could just make out the lights of Richmond through the clouds. "Hurry up!" she thought silently. "I've waited three long years for this trip. I can't wait another minute!" Soon enough, Renee found herself at the baggage claim area. She grabbed her suitcase from the carousel and ran toward the door where she saw Sue waiting with outstretched arms.
Where was Renee at the beginning of the story?
Where was she at the end of the story? What details give you a hint about her locations?
Beginning: In an airplane.
Details: "gazed out the window" and "she could make out the lights of the city through the clouds" and "trip"
End: In the airport
Details: "baggage claim" and "suitcase from the carousel"