L.4.5a

in a flash

• in a bright light

• without anyone seeing

• really quickly

• with a loud sound

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

could have knocked you over with a feather

• was soft

• was powerful

• was delicate

• was quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

grab the bull by the horns

• take charge

• hang on tight

• get riding lessons

• finish your homework

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

get the ball rolling

• play a sport

• start something

• take over

• donate money

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

quick as a wink

• blinking rapidly

• with one eye closed

• slowly and steadily

• immediately

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

all of my ducks in a row

• animals trained

• items lined up straight

• tasks taken care of

• helpers waiting in line

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

cool as a cucumber

• cold and nervous

• worried but hopeful

• scared but excited

• calm and confident

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

busy bees

• hard at work

• humming quietly

• being noisy

• acting sweetly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

proud as a peacock

• wanting attention

• looking beautiful

• hiding behind others

• happy and excited

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

missed the boat

• sailed the wrong direction

• lost my chance

• left before the others

• was too sick and nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B