idiom examples “to get out of hand” “to pay through the nose”
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• Definition: To allow a situation to get out of control.
• The police had allowed the incident to get way out of hand.
• Definition: An expression that says someone has paid more money for something than what that something is worth.
• My mom paid through the nose for her new computer.
Idiom Examples
• “to take someone under your wing”• Definition: To mentor someone or to take over looking after another.
• After the sudden death of their mother and father, the twins were taken under the wings of their aunt and uncle.
“to bang your head against a brick wall”
• Definition: This idiom means that a person is feeling frustrated because they are getting nowhere either with themselves or with another.
• Sometimes I feel as if I am banging my head against a brick wall when trying to convince my teenage son that some of his actions are not acceptable.
Idiom Examples
• “under the weather”• Definition: Someone
is not feeling very well.
• I stayed home from work today because I was feeling a bit under the weather.
• “to pull your weight”• Definition: To work as
hard as you possibly can, or at least give a contribution to a task that is equal to your peers.
• If she does not start pulling her own weight, I am going to have to report her to the instructor.
Idiom Examples
• “to be one card short of a deck”• Definition: A person is a little slow or unintelligent.
• My mother in law is so crazy; I honestly think that she is one card short of a deck.
• “to throw in the towel”• Definition: A way of expressing that someone has given up and stopped trying.
• After seeing that she was never going to understand economics, Denise threw in the towel.
Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
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Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
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Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
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Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
Feature 12: A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear.
• Allow alternative forms for expressing their understanding of information and concepts.
Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
Feature 12: A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear.
• Use multimedia and other technologies in lessons.
Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
Feature 12: A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear.
• Provide repeated exposure to words, concepts, and skills.
Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
Feature 12: A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear.
• Use sentence strips.
Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
Feature 12: A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear.
• For teenagers, be succinct. Teens need concrete, realistic models. Hands-on helps too.
Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
Feature 12: A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear.
• Use graphic organizers.
Feature 11: Clear explanations of academic tasks
Feature 12: A variety of techniques used to make content concepts clear.
• Audiotape texts for comprehension.
Each E-log should clearly reflect the last class session. Points may be earned for the following:
• Case Study Student – BLUE font (2 pts).• Successes / Aha Moments – GREEN font
(2 pts).• Student “data”– PINK font (2 pts).• Differentiation Strategies – ORANGE font
(2 pts).• Cooperative Learning / Interaction –
PURPLE font (2 pts).• Academic Vocabulary Instruction –
BROWN font (2 pts).• Community building among your
students – NAVY font (2 pts).• Obstacles/Questions– RED font (0 pts).
Ask your students if your teaching speech is easy to understand. Take suggestions.Next class, March
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