1. Tuesday, September 10, 2012 Learn about Idioms
In Agenda write:
Linking Verbs
Learn about Idioms
Homework: Read AR for 30 minutes. Study Helping and Linking Verbs
Honors Homework: Hyperbole pg. 4, Read for AR, Study Helping & Linking Verbs.

2. Linking Verbs
A linking verb links the subject of the sentence to a word in the verb phrase.
The most common linking verbs are forms of the verb be.
We were late to class.
I feel tired.
Some verbs may serve as action or linking verbs.
The rabbit appeared from the bush. (action)
It appeared frightened. (linking)

3. Linking Verbs
We are going to add to your verbs flip book. Watch and listen as I demonstrate how to make the new section of your flip book.
On the bottom of the second flap write Linking Verbs
Copy the Linking Verbs from your yellow handout onto the second page of your flip book.

4. Linking Verbs Practice
We will complete the Linking Verbs Practice 1 page as a class.
Circle the linking verb in each sentence below. Then, underline the words that are linked by the verb.

5. Idioms
Idiom – an expression that has a different meaning from the literal meaning of its individual words
They are usually unusual so cannot be translated literally.

6. Examples of Idioms A dime a dozen Backseat Drive Cry wolf
Anything that is common and easy to get
Backseat Drive
Someone criticizing from the sidelines, usually unwanted advice
Cry wolf
Intentionally raise a false alarm
Down to the wire
Something that ends in the last few seconds
Finger lickin’ good
A very tasty food or meal

7. Idiom List
Put this list of common Idioms in the Handout section of your binder to refer back to

8. Idioms Activity You will choose some Idioms to do on your own
On the front write the idiom and illustrate it
On the back write the literal meaning (what it really means)
** Make sure you know the real meaning**
Example: I paid an arm and a leg for that toy. Write this on the front and then draw a picture of giving an arm and a leg in exchange for a toy. On the back I’d write the real meaning which is I paid a lot of money for that toy.

9. Idioms to choose from He spilled the beans.
She’s the apple of his eye.
He’s feeling blue today.
You’re walking on thin ice mister!
Uh, oh. We’re in hot water now.
You’d better hold your tongue and button your lips.
Mrs. Seigel has eyes in the back of her head.
Something’s fishy here.
That was a piece of cake.
He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
He’s all bark and no bite.
We’re all in the same boat.
You’re barking up the wrong tree.
I bent over backwards to help her.
I’m between a rock and a hard place.
I bit off more than I could chew.
He lost his head.
Bite your tongue.
He is walking around on pins and needles.
I’m on top of the world.