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

2. Lately it has been raining cats and dogs.
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!
Concept
Present definition of Idiom and give example
Tell meaning of idiom
RAJ: What do we call a phrase or a group of words that have a special meaning of own? Write it on your white board
What did you write:__ call on non volunteers
How do you know its an idiom? Pair share
Model how to determine the meaning of idiom
CFU: what do use when we try to determine the meaning of an idiom?
What is does the idiom it’s raining cats and dogs mean?

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.
Skill
Say “ lets me show you what I do when I want to determine the meaning idioms
First I read the passage” ( read the passage)
“then I identify the underlined idiom (point to underlined idiom)
“Next I use context clues and common sense to determine meaning” (strategically model)
“Last I choose my answer”

4. To keep someone company Was trying to see better
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
When my brother kept bothering me I told him to go fly a kite and leave me alone
After sitting for hours, the student all had ants in their pants and wanted to walk around.
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
Guided practice
You might want to contextualize the word belch
Remember to slowly release them with each example

5. To scold or warn someone To find the truth to be curious To give up
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
When my little sister got into my makeup and made a mess I read her the riot act.
Winning the science competition was quite a feather in my cap.
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
Guided practice
You might want to contextualize the word belch
Remember to slowly release them with each example