Everyday Idioms RL 6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in a text including figurative language.
Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com What is an idiom? refers to a phrase or expression that cannot be understood by knowing what the individual words in the phrase mean. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
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Why do authors use idioms? Idioms are used to add description to writing. Idioms are used to help the reader form a vivid mental image. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com What is your job? The reader’s job is to identify (find) then interpret (explain) idioms. Sometimes this is hard because the words don’t always give you clues! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
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Can I see another example? Being Cool as a Cucumber means being very calm and relaxed even in a difficult situation Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Oh, I get it… This is a humorous expression that is used when you found out someone else was thinking about the same thing as you were. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
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Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Can you guess this one? Very good, it’s… putting your foot in your mouth. It means that you said something you shouldn’t have. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
This is a little more difficult… Did you guess it? I bet you did…it’s… cat’s got your tongue. It means that you don’t know what to say. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
See if you can figure these out…. On a roll A dog’s life Proud as a peacock Holy Cow Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com
Can you find some on your own? Choose an idiom to research. Write the idiom and its meaning on paper. Use the idiom in a sentence or short paragraph. Illustrate its literal meaning. Be creative and have fun! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com