Exploring Figurative Language in Read Alouds

What does the phrase 'I have butterflies in my stomach' figuratively mean?

• I am feeling very nervous

• I am excited

• I am sleepy

• I am very hungry

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does 'I lost my head' imply in figurative language?

• I am feeling dizzy

• I am forgetful or not thinking clearly

• I am literally losing something

• I am feeling sad

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

If someone says 'My ears are burning', what does it mean?

• They are feeling hot

• They are experiencing pain

• They need medical attention

• They sense someone is talking about them

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the expression 'keep your nose out of other people's business' suggest?

• Be curious

• Avoid meddling in others' affairs

• Smell carefully

• Stay informed

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

What is implied by 'lend me your ears' in a conversation?

• Share your headphones

• Listen carefully

• Sing a song

• Give advice

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does 'I sang my heart out' mean?

• I sang with great emotion and effort

• I didn't enjoy the singing

• I sang very quietly

• I sang until I was out of breath

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does 'having a frog in your throat' mean?

• You are joking

• You have difficulty speaking

• You are feeling sick

• You need to drink water

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'it cost me an arm and a leg' mean?

• It was a fair price

• It was affordable

• It was very cheap

• It was very expensive

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does 'I'm feeling footloose' suggest?

• I am feeling lost

• I am feeling tired

• I am feeling carefree

• I am feeling restricted

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What should you do to find more educational activities according to the video?

• Watch television

• Ignore the advice

• Subscribe to the YouTube channel mentioned

• Visit the local library

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.7