SEI Period 2 11.06.2020

SEI Period 2 11.06.2020

Idioms

A phrase that describes something "metaphorically" meaning, it compares it to something else.y

A metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as."

Piece of cake

This idiom compares a task, like driving to someone's house, to eating cake (which is pretty easy).

Cake is also good - something we enjoy, so the drive is easy, and pleasant.

Multiple Choice

What is the idiom "Raining cats and dogs" really saying?

• That cats and dogs are falling out of the sky.

• That it is raining so much, it's like being surrounded by a bunch of cats and dogs.

Poll

What do you think "Bitten off more than he can chew" means?

• He's going to be sick from eating so much.

• He has more to do than he can handle.

Multiple Choice

What does "Hit the books" really mean?

• Study

• Punch the books with your fist.

Multiple Select

What does the idiom "Sounds like a broken record" really mean?

• They keep saying the same thing over and over.

• They make cracking and scratching noises.

Textbook Assignment:

Go to iLit ELL

Under Assignments> iPractice, complete "Idioms."

Synonyms are words that have similar meaning.

Like Car and Automobile.

Textbook Assignment

Go to iLit ELL

Under Assignment>Word study/vocabulary - do Synonyms.

Multiple Choice

The teacher found Elizabeth's story to be a ___________ mix of fantasy and comedy.

• Detective

• Creative

• Definitions

Multiple Choice

The best __________ on the police force was able to see clues no one else could.

• Language

• Instant

• Detective

Multiple Choice

The didn't speak the same __________, but they still became fast friends.

• Language

• Instant

• Detective

Multiple Choice

Many important ____________ inventions contain computer chips.

• Modern

• Detective

• Connecting

Multiple Choice

The teacher gave several ___________ that were due the next day.

• Uniform

• Assignments

• Creative

Multiple Choice

The students didn't like their new ____________, which was dark blue pants and a white shirt.

• Definitions

• Language

• Uniform

Multiple Choice

Axel's parents expected his chores to be done _________ when he got home.

• Promptly

• Assignments

• Uniform

Multiple Choice

The directions confused Kaleb because he did not know the __________ of many of the words.

• Definitions

• Creative

• Instant

Multiple Choice

Daniel became frightened the ___________ he looked over the edge.

• Definitions

• Instant

• Connecting

Multiple Choice

Raul knew that ___________ to the internet at the library would be easy.

• Creative

• Instant

• Connecting

Textbook Assignment:

Go to iLit ELL

In Assignments> Vocabulary/word study, complete "Word Match."