Learning Objective: Today we will review how to apply knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases Reading 1.2 Do gestures with students.

Lately it has been raining cats and dogs. 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? Lets CFU! Concept Present definition of Idiom and give example Tell meaning of idiom RAJ: What do we call a phrase or a group of words that have a special meaning of own? Write it on your white board What did you write:__ call on non volunteers How do you know its an idiom? Pair share Model how to determine the meaning of idiom CFU: what do use when we try to determine the meaning of an idiom? What is does the idiom it’s raining cats and dogs mean?

Steps for determining meaning of idiom When Brian got the math test he said, “this will be a piece of cake because I studied so hard.” 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 Taking the test was a surprise b. The test would be easy The test would look like a piece of cake d. The test would be difficult. Skill Say “ lets me show you what I do when I want to determine the meaning idioms First I read the passage” ( read the passage) “then I identify the underlined idiom (point to underlined idiom) “Next I use context clues and common sense to determine meaning” (strategically model) “Last I choose my answer”

To keep someone company Was trying to see better 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 my brother kept bothering me I told him to go fly a kite and leave me alone After sitting for hours, the student all had ants in their pants and wanted to walk around. To keep someone company Was trying to see better Go away ; to stop bothering To be happy Had ants crawling on them Were restless Wanted to sit quietly Were happy Guided practice You might want to contextualize the word belch Remember to slowly release them with each example

To scold or warn someone To find the truth to be curious To give up 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 my little sister got into my makeup and made a mess I read her the riot act. Winning the science competition was quite a feather in my cap. To scold or warn someone To find the truth to be curious To give up Totally without warning A great achievement Being wealthy Not doing something well Guided practice You might want to contextualize the word belch Remember to slowly release them with each example