Learning Objective: Today we will apply knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases

Reading 1.2

What will we apply knowledge of today?

Apply knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases

The archeologist carefully removed the tome from its resting place and began to read the pages related to

marriage in ancient Greece.What does the word tome probably mean?

a. Pen b. weapon c. book d. sausage

Partner Share

What context clues did you use to determine the meaning of the word tome?

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

hardWhen we determine the meaning of Idioms we

use- Context clues- Common sense: could this really happen?

Lets CFU!

Why is it important?

This will help you better understand what you are reading and help you become

better writers

Steps for determining meaning of idiom

• 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

a. who gave Hailey a cat without asking her parents

b. who told Hailey about her surprise before she received it

c. who bought such a wonderful surprise gift for Hailey

d. who opened the door and let Hailey’s cat go outside.

When Hailey was given her surprise, she already knew about it. “Who let the cat out of the bag?” asked her

father.

After Freddy let out loud belch, his mother told him to mind his manners

When Henry received his amazing gift, his eyes grew wide.

A. Was tiredB. Was trying to see betterC. Was surprisedD. Was afraid of something

Step 1: Read the passageStep 2: Identify the underlined idiomStep 3: Use context clues and common sense to determine the meaning of idiomStep 4: Choose the correct answer

a. Listen carefullyb. Be politec. Speak clearlyd. Be grateful

What is a phrase or group of words that have a special meaning called?

What two things do we use to determine the meaning of idioms?

Tell your partner why it is important to determine the meaning of an idiom

Before it was time for her to sing in front of the entire school, Nancy felt butterflies

in her stomach and began to panic.

a. Butterflies were in her stomachb. She felt nervousc. She felt braved. She turned into a butterfly

Step 1: Read the passageStep 2: Identify the underlined idiomStep 3: Use context clues and common sense to determine the meaning of idiomStep 4: Choose the correct answer