1. It’s Raining Cats and Dogs
By Jack Franza
Bonnie Grimes Elementary

2. deteriorate- to make or become less in value or quality

3. Another example: Richard’s teeth began to deteriorate because he never brushed them.
Word in context: Go to the dogs.
Meaning: To fall into disrepair, or to otherwise deteriorate in quality.

4. Excursion- a short outing or trip

5. Another example: This weekend we are going on an excursion to Silver Dollar City.
Word in context: Barking up the wrong tree.
During hunting excursions, coonhounds chase a raccoon up a tree.

6. Peculiar- something that is different or unusual

7. Another example: The basketball player Dennis Rodman has peculiar hair.
Word in context: Playing cat and mouse.
This saying was influenced by the peculiar way cats have of playing with their prey for a while before delivering the final blow.

8. Which picture goes with deteriorate?

9. If I say a word that goes with excursion, say “excursion”.
Silver Dollar City
Soggy
Old
Day trip
Hike
Trip to Texas

10. Which picture goes with ‘peculiar’?