Extra Skills for Thanksgiving Fun!

As we love to do, here is a review of just some of the skills regarding idioms we have worked on during the school year so far. I may throw in some argument writing as well, even though we have recently completed just the opening paragraph. (Hint: If you have not given me your opening paragraph, please do so asap! The  ones I have seen so far have been terrific, and we want to get this essay down soon, especially for those who are testing in December!)

Part One.
Idiom of the Day
Directions: The following idioms have been used in our class since September; how many can you identify?

​1. The new employee didn't speak to anyone and kept to himself at break time. Many people thought he had a chip on his shoulder, but it turned out he was just shy around people he did not know. Chip on his shoulder means that a person:
a. enjoys having Tostitos around in case he gets hungry
b. had problems in his past and carries them around in his daily life
c. may need orthopedic surgery sometime soon

2. We are all in the same boat, here at SCALE. This means we:
a. share many of the same hopes and dreams about what we want in life
b. need to be sure we can swim before going onboard
c. will be heading to the Bahamas soon

3. When we tell someone he should not count his chickens before they hatch, this means he:
a. needs to be better at his mathematical skills
b. should not tell everyone what a result will be until it actually happens
c. should buy a bigger pen 

4. At the drop of a hat, my sister will come to me when I need her. This means:
a. she will drop by my house immediately
b. she will wait until some time has passed before coming by
c. she will bring a new hat to replace the one lying on the floor

5. Dejan knew that enjoying himself at the country music festival was just what the doctor ordered. This means:
a. Dejan was told by his primary care physician (PCP) to attend this particular concert.
b. Dejan realized that country music should be listed as a remedy in the latest medical journals
c. Dejan did something that made him feel happy and was especially good for his well-being

6. "Haste makes waste," Varsha's mom always told her. This means:
a. Varsha's mom wanted her to hurry up and finish her homework more quickly
b. Varsha's mom wanted her to take her time so that she didn't make as many mistakes 
c. Varsha's mom wanted her daughter to some extra homework to improve her grades

7. It's raining cats and dogs means:
a. it's a heavy rainfall outside
b. we need to wear helmets so that we don't get hurt when venturing outdoors
c. there is only a light drizzle outside

8. After realizing there was yet another mistake in our takeout order, I decided this was the last straw. What would I likely do next?
a. Give the restaurant one more chance.
b. Buy extra food the next time I order from them.
c. Order dinner from a different place the next time I order takeout.

Part Two.
Writing
Here is a great topic for you to think about while writing an effective paragraph or more! This would work as part of an argument essay if you can imagine two sides to this situation. We will discuss it in class first!!

Should confidential agreements be mandatory in certain situations or should they be banned?




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Stay tuned for more skills to come!