Multiple Meaning Words
What could be two meanings for the word 'bug'
*Bonus 100 points: Use the word in two different sentences*
Bug -
1. an insect or small creature
2. To annoy or bother someone
What could it mean if someone had their arms crossed and their head down?
The person could be sad, anxious, angry, annoyed or upset.
Cassie and Johanna both auditioned for the basketball team. Cassie got a position on the team, but Johanna did not.
Describe two ways that Cassie may be feeling/thinking and two ways that Johanna may be feeling/thinking
2. Cassie may feel bad that Johanna didn't, and may feel nervous that Johanna will be mad at her for making the team.
1. Johanna may feel disappointed she didn't make the team, she also may feel jealous that Cassie did.
Scenario: You turn in your homework, but your teacher says she never received it. You’re sure you submitted it on time.
Come up with 2 possible solutions
1. You could ask the teacher to reprint the assignment and ask for the opportunity to re-do it, reassuring them it was done but you don't want to lose credit
2. You could ask someone like a parent or guardian who watched you complete the assignment to speak with the teacher / have them look at home
Idiom: Jamie wants to sign up for basketball, chess club, speech team and theschool newspaper for next year. Her mother said, Make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew!
What could be the two meanings for the word bank?
Bonus 100 points to use come up with sentences using both meanings.
1. A financial institution where people can withdrawal or deposit money
2. the edge of a river, lake, or other body of water
3. a promise (ex: you can bank on me being there)
What could it mean if someone was facing AWAY from you while you tried to speak to them?
The person might be mad or distracted, or might not hear you speaking to them
Pam and Angela are on their way to their Grandmother's house. Pam loves catching up with her grandma. Angela does too, but she knows she talks a lot, and she has a lot of homework to do today. Tell 2 things Pam is thinking / feeling and 2 things Angela is thinking / feeling
Pam may be feeling: excited to see her grandmother, Happy she is able to spend time with her
Angela may also be feeling excited to see her, but anxious thinking about the work she still needs to complete.
Scenario: One group member isn’t helping with your class project. The deadline is tomorrow and you're worried the project won’t get finished.
Come up with 2 possible solutions
1. Speak with the teacher; tell them you are worried about the project being completed on time due to another group member not doing their part
2. Speak with the group member, explain you are worried and offer to help them complete their part.
Similes & Metaphors: Your mom isn't happy with you. She says your room looks like a tornado hit it. What does looks like a tornado hit it mean?
This means - you room is very messy!
What could be two meanings for the word Fan?
Bonus 100 points to use two meanings in two sentences.
1. A device used to circulate / create a breeze
2. a person who enthusiastically supports a particular team or celebrity
What could someone rolling their eyes at you mean?
Try and think of two possible reasons
1. Annoyed or upset with what you said
2. They're joking and laughing with you, and don't believe what you have said.
Joe looked outside as it was storming, and then looked down at his flipflops and shorts.
What is Joe thinking / feeling?
Joe may be thinking about how he will get wet in the storm, how he may get cold, and he may have wished that he dressed appropriately for the weather.
Scenario: A customer complains about their order and starts raising their voice. You’re not sure how to respond politely.
Come up with 2 possible solutions
1. Offer in a calm and respectful voice to go get your manager, who will help resolve the issue
2. Ask them if you can remake their order and offer a discount for the next visit
Idiom: Sheldon heard from his sister that his mom was planning a surprise birthday party for him tomorrow. When he asked his mom about it, she said, who let the cat out of the bag?
This means: Who told / spilled the secret?
What could be two meanings of the word trunk?
200 bonus points if you can use both meanings in ONE sentence!
1. The main stem of a tree that supports branches and leaves
2. A large storage compartment in the back of a car
Name at least 3 / 6 ways to identify how someone is feeling without using words
Gestures, Facial Expressions, Orientation, Attention, Posture, Distance
Vinny asked his parents if he could go to an unsupervised party at his friends house Saturday night, and his parents said no.
What are 2 things his parents are thinking/feeling? 2 things Vinny may be thinking/feeling?
His parents may have said no because they are worried about his safety, since no one will be there supervisoing. They may also be worried about who else might be there and it may get out of hand.
Vinny may be feeling upset since his parents said no, and he also may not realize why they won't allow him to go.
Scenario: You’re expected to complete multiple chores every day, but you’re overwhelmed with school, work, and other responsibilities.
Come up with 2 possible solutions
1. Speak with your parents / guardians and explain that you are not trying to get out of your chores, but rather you are trying to make school a priority, ask if you could complete them at a later time
2. See if you parents / guardians would be willing to do your chores for the week while you catch up on work, or switch chores and do weekend ones.
What could be two meanings of the word watch?
200 bonus points to use both meanings in ONE sentence!
1. A small device worn on your wrist that is used to tell time
2. To observe or monitor something closely
What could someone smirking mean?
They might have done something suspicious or mysterious, or played a joke or a prank.
Jessica and Chloe have agreed to go for a run together. Chloe is into fitness and loves to push herself. Jessica does not love fitness but loves catching up with Chloe.
Tell 2 different things that Jessica is thinking. Tell 2 different things that Chloe is thinking.
Chole is probably excited her friend is going on a run with her, and is proud she is willing to push herself. Jessica may be worried about keeping up with Chole, but also may be happy to be able to spend the time with her.
Scenario: You and your parent/guardian have a disagreement about your independence, such as curfew, phone use, or friends.
Come up with 2 possible solutions.
1. Ask to have a sit down, calm and open conversation with them, where you talk about why you have proven to be responsible for a phone / to be trusted with independence and a later curfew
2. See if they are willing to compromise, if you stay out later maybe you need to text and update them while you're out, etc.
Idiom: Penny complained to her Dad that her science project would take her all weekend to finish. Her Dad said, remember, Rome wasn't built in a day!