1920s Slang Warm Up

If someone says “You’re the bee’s knees!”

Are they...

• Complimenting you

• Insulting you

• Making fun of your body

• Saying you have fuzzy knees

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If someone advises you “Don’t take any wooden nickels!”

What do they mean?

• Examine your money carefully.

• Be careful who you take out on a date.

• Don't do something foolish.

• Make sure you save your money.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

If someone says “Give me your manacle” which of these are they probably referring to?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Translate the following:“She’s an Oliver Twist but gives anyone the icy mitt.”

• She’s really a child but acts like an adult.

• She’s poor but likes to wear gloves.

• She’s a thief and she has cold hands.

• She’s a good dancer but rejects anyone who expresses love toward her.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If someone says “I need to go iron my shoelaces,” what are they really saying?

• I just remembered I left the iron on.

• I have to use the bathroom.

• I need to check my appearance.

• I need to floss.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Translate the following conversation: “I can make you a rich egg.” “Malarkey! Go tell it to Sweeney.”

• “I’m an excellent chef.”

  “Great! You’re hired.”

• “I can help you be popular.”

  “Wow! Go tell my wife!”

• “I have the secret of happiness.”

  “Eureka! Let’s announce it to everyone!

• “I can make you a rich man.”

  “Nonsense! Go tell it to a sucker who will believe you.”

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CCSS.L.8.5A