CAN IT REALLY RAIN FROGS? IDIOMS. Idioms An idiom is a figure of speech that cannot be defined literally. Under the weather Rain on my parade Raining.

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CAN IT REALLY RAIN FROGS? IDIOMS

Idioms An idiom is a figure of speech that cannot be defined literally. Under the weather Rain on my parade Raining cats and dogs On cloud nine

Before Reading What are some text features you notice in the article?

RAIN OF ALL SORTS Read this section of the text (first 3 paragraphs) and use metacognitive markers. ?-questions !-reactions *-comments

RAINING SNAKES, FROGS, & FISH Read the remainder of the text and underline the 3 logical explanations cited. Discussion on findings What is the purpose for writing this article? What is the weather phenomena mentioned? Main idea? Supporting details?

RAFT Role: Audience: Format: Topic:

Common Characteristics of Myths 1. Myths teach a lesson or explain-the natural world Winter came when Persephone was forced to spend part of the year underground. The striking of Thor's hammer caused thunder. 2. Myths have many gods and goddesses-Many myths had a huge cast of characters that had specific jobs. Zeus controlled the heavens, Poseidon controlled the seas and Hades ruled the underworld. 3. The gods and goddesses are super-human- Jason won the golden fleece by performing impossible tasks. Atlas held up the world. 4. The gods and goddesses have human emotions- Pandora was curious. Loki and Eros were mischievous. Hera was jealous. 5. Myths contain magic -The sons of the North Wind and Pegasus could fly. Ciice transformed men into pigs. Athena was born from Zeus' head. 6. Gods and goddesses often appear in disguises- Hera appeared to Jason as a old woman. Aphrodite became a hunter. 7. Good is rewarded and Evil is punished- Baucis and Philemon were rewarded for their generosity to Zeus, but Prometheus was punished for stealing fire from the gods. 8. Myths can be violent (within reason, PLEASE!) -Thor killed Thrym with his hammer. Prometheus' liver was eaten by vultures!

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