English Class #21

Idioms:
Make waves: to shock or upset people by doing something different. By

the way: You say by the way when you add something to what you are
saying, especially something that you have just thought of. Zone out: to
not pay attention to things happening around you.
Irregular verbs:
Build P. Built PP. Built construct (something) by putting parts or material
together. Examples: Do you see the birds building a nest? We should hire
a contractor who has built hundreds of homes. Building on past experience.
Build quality into the product.
Hang P. Hung/Hanged PP. Hung/Hanged to fasten to some elevated
point without support from below. Examples: Hang a picture on the wall.
The criminal was hanged. Hung his head in shame. Hang a right. Let’s
hang out.
Shall P. Should PP. Should used to express what is inevitable or seems
likely to happen in the future. Examples: We shall see. You shall not pass.
You should go now.
Think P. Thought PP. Thought to form or have in the mind. Examples: I
think the rule is unfair. You should think the matter over. I hadn't thought
about all my options yet.
Vocabulary:
PHOT- (light, greek) Photoelectric: Involving an electrical effect produced
by the action of light or other radiation. Photovoltaic: Involving the direct
generation of electricity when sunlight or other radiant energy falls on the
boundary between dissimilar substances (such as two different
semiconductors). Photon: A tiny particle or bundle of radiant energy.
Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants use light to produce
organic matter from carbon dioxide and water.
LUC- (light, to shine, glitter, latin) Lucid: Very clear and easy to
understand; able to think clearly. Elucidate: To clarify by explaining;
explain. Lucubration: Hard and difficult study; the product of such study.
Translucent: Partly transparent; allowing light to pass through without
permitting objects to be seen clearly.
MOR/MORT- (to die, death) Mortality: The quality or state of being alive
and therefore certain to die; the number of deaths that occur in a certain
time or place. Moribund: In the process of dying or approaching death;
inactive or becoming outmoded. Amortize: To pay off something (such as
a mortgage) by making small payments over a period of time. Mortify: To
subdue or deaden (the body) especially by self-discipline or self-inflicted
pain; to embarrass greatly.
Sixteen-year-old Max had always loved exploring the dark corners of the
forest behind his house. He had been warned countless times about the
dangers of wandering off alone, but the sound of the animals and the thrill
of adventure always drew him back.
One day, Max heard a sound that he couldn't quite place. It was like a low
growl mixed with a hiss. He followed the sound, curious about what kind of
animal could make such a noise. As he rounded a corner, he saw a large
shadow looming in the darkness. Max could feel his heart pounding in his
chest as he tried to make out what it was.
Suddenly, the shadow pounced and Max felt a sharp pain in his shoulder.
He stumbled back, clutching his injured arm as he tried to make a run for it.
But the animal was fast, and Max knew he was in trouble.
In that moment, Max remembered an idiom his mother had taught him - to
make waves. He started to thrash around and scream, hoping to scare the
animal off. By the way, Max had always been a bit of a troublemaker, and
he wasn't about to go down without a fight.
As the animal backed off, Max took a moment to zone out and catch his
breath. He knew he needed to get home and tend to his injuries, but he
couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. Max cautiously
made his way back, checking over his shoulder every few steps.
Despite the injury and the scare, Max couldn't help feeling exhilarated. He
had faced his fears and come out on top. From that day on, Max knew he
would always follow his instincts and explore the world around him - but he
would be a little more careful in the dark corners of the forest.
Conversation starters:
● Have you ever had a close encounter with an animal in the wild?
What happened?
● What's the scariest experience you've ever had while exploring the
great outdoors?
● Do you think facing our fears is important? Why or why not?
● Have you ever used an idiom in a real-life situation? What was the
situation, and what did the idiom mean?
Watch this video: All About Bats for Kids: Animal Videos for Children -
FreeSchool
● How do bats prevent themselves from running into things in the dark?
● Are bats mammals, reptiles or birds?
● What are the different kinds of food bats eat?
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