CLASS 8TH DAY 8
INTRODUCTION
Idioms and phrases
English is a fascinating language. It is colourful and full of expression, and well-written prose can transport you to another world. One such tool that authors usually employ to make their words memorable are idioms and phrases. It is important for us to understand the concept and the correct usage of idioms and phrases. Let’s get cracking!
Idioms are a useful tool in linguistics. They add life and colour to the prose. It allows the authors to play with words and make it an interesting read, rather than straightforward boring paragraphs. Idioms are often used in stories, poems and even in the spoken words. The origins of these idioms are not always known, but they said to originate from stories and creative writing, and are modified over time.
So to properly define them idioms are a collection of words or phrases which have a figurative meaning that is generally well established and known. So these words can’t be taken at their literal meanings since they would sound farcical. Idioms, at times, seem grammatically unusual as well. In simple words, idioms when used never refer to the literal meaning of the words used , rather they represent a well known meaning and are being used metaphorically .
Lets understand this with examples
–Leave no stone unturned: Means – make every possible effort. Statement – We leave no stone unturned when it comes to our children’s health and education .
A piece of cake
Means – a very easy task/job
Statement – Reciting a poem in front of the crowd was a piece of cake for me .
To feel like a fish out of the water
Means- to feel odd because you are not familiar or very different from/to people around you .
Statement- I felt like a fish out of the water when i was the only black person standing in the church full of white people .
To make room for
Means- To provide space for something or someone
Statement- Today I could sit and go in the metro because people made room for me when I entered.
A wild goose chase
Means – A foolish and helpless search
Statement- Her dream of being a movie star was a wild goose chase
I hope you guys must have understood the meaning and usage of idioms . Now let me give some examples of hindi idioms to make this session more interesting . In hindi these are called muhavara .
1.)अपने मुँह मियाँ मिट्ठू बनना – स्वयं अपनी प्रशंसा करना
2.)सौ सुनार की एक लुहार की :- एक महत्वपूर्ण कार्य कई अनर्गल कार्यों से ज्यादा सटीक होता है.
3.)सौ चूहे खा के बिल्ली चली हज को :- धूर्त व्यक्ति द्वारा धिकावे का किया गया अच्छा कार्य
4.)अधजल गगरी छलकत जाय:- मुर्ख व्यक्ति ज्यादा चिल्लाता है, जबकि ज्ञानी शांत रहता है.
5.) ओंखली में सर दिया तो मूसलो से क्या डरना:-जब आफत को निमंत्रण दे ही दिया है तो फिर डरने से क्या फायदा.
Now I am sure you have a pretty good idea about what idioms and phrases are . Now let’s take a quiz to check our understanding .
Solar cooker
Use the sun’s energy to heat up a tasty treat with this simple solar oven! Have you ever heard the expression that it’s so hot out you could fry an egg on the sidewalk? Have you ever wondered if it’s true? Find out with this easy, fun, and delicious solar oven science project that uses only household items and a pizza box. Plus, learn about absorption, insulation, and the sun’s energy.
What You Do:
Use a box knife or sharp scissors to cut a flap in the lid of the pizza box. Cut along three sides, leaving about an inch between the sides of the flap and the edges of the lid. Fold this flap out so that it stands up when the box lid is closed.
Cover the inner side of the flap with aluminum foil so that it will reflect rays from the sun. To do this, tightly wrap foil around the flap, then tape it to the back, or outer side of the flap.
Use clear plastic wrap to create an airtight window for sunlight to enter into the box. Do this by opening the box and taping a double layer of plastic wrap over the opening you made when you cut the flap in the lid. Leave about an inch of plastic overlap around the sides and tape each side down securely, sealing out air. If you use a plastic bag, cut out a square big enough to cover the opening, and tape one layer over the opening.
Line the bottom of the box with black construction paper—black absorbs heat. The black surface is where your food will be set to cook. How much you need will depend on the size of the pizza box you’re using to make your solar oven.
To insulate your oven so it holds in more heat, roll up sheets of newspaper and place them on the bottom of the box. Tape them down so that they form a border around the cooking area. It may be helpful to also tape the rolls closed first. The newspaper rolls should make it so that the lid can still close, but there is a seal inside of the box, so air cannot escape.
The best hours to set up your solar oven are when the sun is high overhead—from 11 am to 3 pm. Take it outside to a sunny spot and adjust the flap until the most sunlight possible is reflecting off the aluminum foil and onto the plastic-covered window. Use a ruler to prop the flap at the right angle. You may want to angle the entire box by using a rolled up towel.
You can make toast by buttering a slice of bread then letting the sun do the rest. Cooking a hot dog or making nachos with chips and cheese are also fun treats to make in your solar oven! It would also work great to heat up leftovers. So the paper at the bottom doesn’t get dirty, put what you would like to cook on a clear plastic or glass plate. A pie plate would work well. Place the thermometer inside your oven before you close it, so you can check the temperature.
To take food out of the oven, open up the lid of the pizza box, and using oven mitts or potholders, lift the glass dish out of the oven.
What Happened:
The heat from the sun is trapped inside of your pizza box solar oven, and it starts getting very hot. Ovens like this one are called collector boxes, because they collect the sunlight inside. As it sits out in the sun, your oven eventually heats up enough to melt cheese, or cook a hot dog!
How does it happen? Rays of light are coming to the earth at an angle. The foil reflects the ray, and bounces it directly into the opening of the box. Once it has gone through the plastic wrap, it heats up the air that is trapped inside. The black paper absorbs the heat at the bottom of the oven, and the newspaper make sure that the heat stays where it is, instead of escaping out the sides of the oven.
Your solar oven can reach about 200° F on a sunny day and will take longer to heat things than a conventional oven. Although this method will take longer, it is very easy to use, and it is safe to leave alone while the energy from the sun cooks your food.
We made a cheese roll up by melting cheese on a corn tortilla. It took about 45 minutes for our cheese to melt and the tortilla to become soft. The internal temperature of our pizza box solar oven was 125° F.
If you do not want to wait long to have a solar-cooked dish, try heating up something that has already been cooked, like leftovers, or a can of soup. Putting solid food in a glass dish and liquids in a heavy plastic zip lock bag works well. You can also pre-heat your oven by setting it in direct sun for up to an hour.
Other recipes you may want to try are making baked potatoes, rice with vegetables, chocolate fondue, s’mores, and roasted apples with cinnamon and sugar.
Even on partly cloudy days there may be enough heat and light from the sun to slow cook a special dish. Here are a few tips for having success with your solar oven:
- Stir liquids (if you’re cooking something like fondue, rice, or soup) every 10 minutes. You can rotate solid food every 10-15 minutes as well, so it cooks evenly.
- Reposition your solar oven when needed, so that it faces direct sunlight. You should be checking periodically on your oven, to make sure it is in the sun.
- Make sure that the foil-covered flap is reflecting light into the pizza box, through the plastic-covered window.
Fun with flags
By far the most common colour on a flag is red. Around 105 national flags!!
Mozambique’s flag features an AK-47. This is meant to symbolize defense and vigilance.
Nutmeg appears on Grenada’s national flag.
The flag of St. Lucia reminds many people of Star Trek.
And the flag of Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan looks a lot like Batman.
The Flag of Paraguay has a different design on each side.
- Did you know that the tricolour was adopted as India’s national flag on July 22, 1947
- Also, the Indian flag must never be put on the ground and must never be placed upside down
- While the President unfurls the flag on Republic Day, it is the Prime Minister, who hoists the flag on Independence Day.
- Indian National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya who was a freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh
JIVAN GYAN
Today we will learn about 5-6 Yoga poses which will help boost your memory. Practice these daily and that will help you brush up your memory power and it also gives power to your brain. Click on learn more to watch the video explaining the same.
