1. Week Thirteen: Idiom and Euphemism
Reading Bellwork
Week Thirteen: Idiom and Euphemism

2. Monday, November 14 Write the definitions for:
1. Idiom: A common expression that has a meaning particular to a language or region. Ex: It’s raining cats and dogs.
2. Euphemism: Substituted word or phrase to create a softer tone or to deceive. Ex: The dog passed away.

3. Tuesday, November 15
Write out the example sentences using idiom and explain the meaning.
1. Tim Shepard was swearing blue and green.
2. The Soc…was slugging the sense out of me.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

4. Wednesday, November 16
1. Draw a picture representing an idiom of your choice.

5. Thursday, November 17
Write out the complete sentences and explain why a euphemism is used.
1. We are sorry son, but your dog has moved on to greener pastures in the sky.
2. Gabriel Iglesias is fluffy!
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

6. How are idioms related to dialect?
Friday, November 18
Explain why a person would want to add idioms to a story with dialogue.
How are idioms related to dialect?
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

7. Quiz
Write the correct definition.
1. euphemism
2. idiom