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

2. What will we apply knowledge of today? Apply knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases

3. 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.Penb. weapon c. bookd. sausage Partner Share What context clues did you use to determine the meaning of the word tome?

4. 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!

5. Why is it important? This will help you better understand what you are reading and help you become better writers

6. 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.

7. 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 tired B.Was trying to see better C.Was surprised D.Was afraid of something 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.Listen carefully b.Be polite c.Speak clearly d.Be grateful

8. 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 stomach b.She felt nervous c.She felt brave d.She turned into a butterfly 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