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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. 8 th Grade Language Arts. “Throw a lifeline”. The phrase “throw a lifeline” is an idiom that means to help someone who is struggling.

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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  1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Singsby Maya Angelou 8th Grade Language Arts

  2. “Throw a lifeline” The phrase “throw a lifeline” is an idiom that means to help someone who is struggling. Write about how you can “throw a lifeline” to a friend who is struggling in school. Give specific examples of what you could do. Please remember that I will ask you to share what you have written. Part of your grade is based on how well you participate. There are no right or wrong answers, so please participate.

  3. Vocabulary • idiom: an expression that has a meaning particular to a language or region. Example: • It is raining cats and dogs. • I have my eye on you • Green with envy

  4. Vocabulary • fiscal: having to do with finances • If you are fiscally responsible, you will be able to buy a house one day.

  5. Vocabulary • taut: tightly stretched • After having surgery, the actor’s face was so taut he looked like someone had stretched him like Silly Putty.

  6. Vocabulary • benign: kindly Although he looked creepy, the old man was actually benign.

  7. Vocabulary • infuse: put into • The teacher infused her lessons with fun activities.

  8. Vocabulary • intolerant: unable or unwilling to accept • It is not good to be intolerant of other races.

  9. Vocabulary • couched: expressed in softer or more flowery terms. • She tried to couch the fact that there would be a test by saying the students would have a fun activity to complete.

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