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Example: Lately it has been raining cats and dogs .

Learning Objective : Today we will review how to apply knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases Reading 1.2. Idioms - a phrase or groups of words - has a special meaning that is different from what it appears to mean. Example:

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Example: Lately it has been raining cats and dogs .

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

  2. 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!

  3. 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.

  4. 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 After sitting for hours, the student all had ants in their pants and wanted to walk around. When my brother kept bothering me I told him to go fly a kite and leave me alone 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

  5. 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 Winning the science competition was quite a feather in my cap. When my little sister got into my makeup and made a mess I read her the riot act. 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

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