1. 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

2. Remember, don't let the cat out of the bag and tell Sarah about the surprise party!
What does the underline idiom mean?
who gave Sarah a cat without asking her parents
b. Not to tell Sarah about her surprise before she received it
c. who bought such a wonderful surprise gift for Sarah
d. who opened the door and let Sarah’s cat go outside.
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”

3. Was trying to see better Make a decision Set the limit
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
I don't like to go to soccer games, they're not my cup of tea.
I'll eat most vegetables, but I won't eat turnips. That's where I draw the line.
Listen carefully
Don’t like it
Watching the game
Be playful
Will not eat
Was trying to see better
Make a decision
Set the limit
Guided practice
You might want to contextualize the word belch
Remember to slowly release them with each example

4. It rained cats and dogs and ruined our parade. Everyone was soaked!
It was pouring rain
Dogs and cats fell from the sky
It was sunny
It was crowded
2. What is a phrase or group of words that have a special meaning called?
3. What two things do we use to determine the meaning of an idiom?
4. Using your white boards, write the letter of the correct answer that reflects the meaning of the underlined idioms, remember to use your steps

5. Be quiet Stop yelling How to get over a river A future problem
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
My mother told my sister and me to quit arguing and bury the hatchet.
Don't worry about the end-of-year test now. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Be quiet
Stop yelling
Make peace
Be friends
How to get over a river
A future problem
A failed business
Guided practice
You might want to contextualize the word belch
Remember to slowly release them with each example