27 Idioms Write down the above title Sharpen

2/7: Idioms • Write down the above title. • Sharpen a pencil. • Goal: comprehend texts by understanding the figurative meaning of IDIOMS.

An idiom is an expression that has a meaning apart from the meanings of its individual words. • Example: : “It’s raining cats and dogs. ” – Its literal meaning suggests that cats and dogs are falling from the sky. We interpret it to mean that it is raining hard. • Example: “A chip on one’s shoulder. ” – A person who is rude and unfriendly and perhaps even aggressive.

Idioms • Idioms are phrases which people use in everyday language which do not make sense literally but we understand what they mean! – If you were learning a new language, the idioms of that language would be unfamiliar to you and difficult to comprehend

“A fish out of water” • Meaning: You feel uncomfortable because you are in an unfamiliar situation – Example: I don't like going to the big parties they have. I always feel like a fish out of water there. – Susan was raised in a tiny town in Ohio. She felt like a fish out of water at her new school in Boston.

What does this mean really?

Idioms in other languages • German: “I only understand the train station. ” – Translation: I have no idea what that person is saying. • French: “Fingers in the nose” – Translation: Something is really easy for you/me.

Spanish Idioms • “No hairs on your tongue” – Translation: You are an honest friend • “Throw the house through the window” – Spare no expense • “Stay like a stone” – To be amazed or astonished or stunned

Task • Complete the idiom packet. – Identify and write down the meanings of idioms as they are used in the sentence. – Multiple-choice practice • Seat Work Expectations: quiet voices, stay on task, and raise your hand for help. • Turn in when done. Work on your poetry project!