“Put Your Thinking Cap On”

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Introduction: Clothing is very important to the extended family in the book Something from Nothing. Grandfather is a tailor, father is a cobbler, and grandmother knits. In this lesson students will need to "roll up their sleeves" as they learn about idioms "at the drop of a hat." Grade Level: 3?5 Time: 15?20 Minutes Objectives:

? The student will demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, recognizing and explaining the meaning of common idioms.

Materials: ? Visual: "Put Your Thinking Cap On" Idioms ? Activity sheet: Idiom Matching ? Writing tools

Procedure: 1. Introduce the activity by informing students that this activity is based on

the book Something from Nothing by Phoebe Gilman. Note: Reading the book to the students is optional. It is not necessary for the students to be familiar with the book to successfully complete the activity. 2. Tell the students that this activity is based on idioms. Define an idiom as "a phrase or expression that means something different from the literal meaning." 3. Display the "Put Your Thinking Cap On" visual and read its contents to the class. 4. Distribute the Idiom Matching activity sheet and writing tools. Read the directions to the students. Allow students to work in pairs or small groups. 5. Check for understanding. Answers: 1) C, 2) F, 3) H, 4) G, 5) D, 6) I, 7) A, 8) J, 9) B, 10) E.

Extension Activity: Challenge students to create some humorous illustrations by drawing literal interpretations of clothing idioms. Suggestions: "ants in his pants," "bee in her bonnet," "keep it under your hat," "if the shoe fits, wear it," "tied to their mother's apron string," and "tighten his belt."

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Idi"oPmutsYour Thinking Cap On"

An idiom is phrase or expression that means something different from the literal meaning. For example, when you say someone "put his thinking cap on," you mean that he tried very hard to solve a problem or remember a fact--not that he put on a cap that had the ability to think.

In the book Something from Nothing, the grandfather made a beautiful new blanket for baby Joseph. Over the years the blanket became worn and thin. Joseph's mother thought they should get rid of it. One could say that Joseph's mother was acting like a "wet blanket" when she wanted to throw it out. What do you think the idiom "wet blanket" means?

A "wet blanket" would be someone who was too serious and did not like to have fun.

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IdiMomatching

Idioms are expressions that are not to be taken literally. For example, if Joseph says, "I have to take my hat off to my granny," he does not mean his grandmother demands he remove his hat when she is in the room. It means that he thinks she does something well and should be admired for her talents.

Directions: Each of the idioms below is based on an article of clothing. Match the idiom to its meaning.

1) ___ Cute as a button than you are 2) ___ Put a sock in it 3) ___ Keep your shirt on 4) ___ A feather in your cap 5) ___ Living on a shoestring 6) ___ Smarty pants 7) ___ Too big for your britches 8) ___ Roll up your sleeves 9) ___ Burn a hole in your pocket 10) ___ Keep your cards close to your vest

A. Thinking you are more important

B. Wanting to spend money C. A pretty person D. Having little money, on a strict budget E. To be cautious F. Stop talking G. Something to be proud of H. Be patient I. A person who seems to know everything J. Work hard

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Answer Key

IdiMomatching

Idioms are expressions that are not to be taken literally. For example, if Joseph says, "I have to take my hat off to my granny," he does not mean his grandmother demands he remove his hat when she is in the room. It means that he thinks she does something well and should be admired for her talents.

Directions: Each of the idioms below is based on an article of clothing. Match the idiom to its meaning.

1) _C__ Cute as a button than you are 2) _F__ Put a sock in it 3) _H__ Keep your shirt on 4) _G__ A feather in your cap 5) _D__ Living on a shoestring 6) _I__ Smarty pants 7) _A__ Too big for your britches 8) _J__ Roll up your sleeves 9) _B__ Burn a hole in your pocket 10) _E__ Keep your cards close to your vest

A. Thinking you are more important

B. Wanting to spend money C. A pretty person D. Having little money, on a strict budget E. To be cautious F. Stop talking G. Something to be proud of H. Be patient I. A person who seems to know everything J. Work hard

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RompingSoRmevieewthing from Nothing

Introduction: Students will enjoy reviewing the story as they act out their responses to specific prompts. Grade Level: K?3 Time: 10?15 minutes Objectives:

? The student will use information gained from illustrations and text to demonstrate an understanding of a book's characters, setting, and plot.

? The student will participate in a physical activity that serves as a book review.

Materials: ? Something from Nothing ? Romping Review Script (below)

Procedure: 1. Introduce the lesson by showing the students the cover illustration of the

book and explaining that the book is about a boy named Joseph who had a very clever grandfather. 2. Read the book and share illustrations with the students. 3. Introduce the activity by telling the students that they will get out of their seats and get active as they participate in a quick book review activity. 4. Read the directions at the top of the Romping Review script to the students. 5. Read the first statement to the students, demonstrate the action of using a needle and thread, and encourage them to pretend they are sewing a blanket. 6. Continue through the list of actions, reading each aloud and demonstrating to the students. Pace the activity to fill the allocated time. 7. Conclude the activity with a big burst of applause. 8. Be prepared for active and attentive students who will remember this story for a long time.

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