Today we will apply knowledge of idioms to

Today we will apply knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases Learning Objective: Reading 1. 2

What will we apply knowledge of today? Apply knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases Determine- to find out Idioms- a phrase or groups of words that have a special meaning that is different from what it appears to mean.

Partner Share The archeologist carefully removed the tome from its resting place and began to read the pages related to marriage in ancient Greece. What does the word tome probably mean? a. Pen b. weapon c. book d. sausage What context clues did you use you determine the meaning of the words?

Idioms - a phrase or groups of words - has a special meaning that is different from what it appears to mean Example: Lately it has been raining cats and dogs. “raining cats and dogs” means that it is raining hard When we determine the meaning of Idioms we use - Context clues - Common sense: could this really happen? CD

Your eyes are bigger than your stomach. A person seeing a table piled high with delicious food has a tendency to get too many and/or too large a portion. Since the problem is brought on by the eyes and a lack of reason, the person is portrayed a one whose eyes are bigger than their stomach. This statement can indicate that a person is immature or greedy. One who is not in control of wants, feelings, or emotions. One who does not consider the needs or feelings of those around them.

Crocodile tears It was often thought that crocodiles shed tears that slid down into their mouths, moistening their food and making it easier for them to swallow. Hence the tears appear to be an expression of emotion but are in fact a means to make it easier to swallow (possibly the observer).

Break a leg! "Break a leg" is sourced in superstition. It is a wish of good luck, but the words wish just the opposite. It was once common for people to believe in Sprites are actually spirits or ghosts that were believed to enjoy wreaking havoc and causing trouble. If the Sprites heard you ask for something, they were reputed to try to make the opposite happen. Telling someone to "break a leg" is an attempt to outsmart the Sprites and in fact make something good happen. Sort of a medieval reverse psychology.

Why is it important? This will help you better understand what you are reading and help you become better writers

Steps • Step 1: Read the passage • Step 2 Identify the underlined idiom • Step 3 Use context clues and common sense to determine the meaning of idiom • Step 4 choose the correct answer When Hailey was given her surprise, she already knew about it. “Who let the cat out of the bag? ” asked her father. a. who gave Hailey a cat without asking her parents b. who told Hailey about her surprise before she received it c. who bought such a wonderful surprise gift for Hailey d. who opened the door and let Hailey’s cat go outside.

Step 1: Read the passage Step 2: Identify the underlined idiom Step 3: Use context clues and common sense to determine the meaning of idiom Step 4: Choose the correct answer After Freddy let out loud belch, his mother told him to mind his manners a. b. c. d. Listen carefully Be polite Speak clearly Be grateful When Henry received his amazing gift, his eyes grew wide. A. B. C. D. Was tired Was trying to see better Was surprised Was afraid of something

Let’s review! What is a phrase or group of words that have a special meaning called? What two things do we use to determine the meaning of idioms? Tell your partner why it is important to determine the meaning of an idiom Before it was time for her to sing in front of the entire school, Nancy felt butterflies in her stomach and began to panic. a. b. c. d. Butterflies were in her stomach She felt nervous She felt brave She turned into a butterfly