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    Learning Objectives: What Is An Idiom? - Definition & Examples

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    This document outlines a lesson plan to teach students about idioms. The lesson will last 1 hour and involve defining idioms, identifying them in texts, discussing where they come from, and playing a charades game to act out idioms without speaking. Key activities include creating a chart comparing figurative and literal meanings of idioms, working through idiom examples independently, and having students make up their own idioms. The goal is for students to understand idioms and be able to identify them.

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    Learning Objectives: What Is An Idiom? - Definition & Examples

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    This document outlines a lesson plan to teach students about idioms. The lesson will last 1 hour and involve defining idioms, identifying them in texts, discussing where they come from, and playing a charades game to act out idioms without speaking. Key activities include creating a chart comparing figurative and literal meanings of idioms, working through idiom examples independently, and having students make up their own idioms. The goal is for students to understand idioms and be able to identify them.

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    Daily Lesson Plan on Idiomatic Expressions

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    DLP Idioms

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    This document outlines a lesson plan to teach students about idioms. The lesson will last 1 hour and involve defining idioms, identifying them in texts, discussing where they come from, and playing a charades game to act out idioms without speaking. Key activities include creating a chart comparing figurative and literal meanings of idioms, working through idiom examples independently, and having students make up their own idioms. The goal is for students to understand idioms and be able to identify them.

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    Learning Objectives: What Is An Idiom? - Definition & Examples

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    Jassel Chlaide Alduhesa
    This document outlines a lesson plan to teach students about idioms. The lesson will last 1 hour and involve defining idioms, identifying them in texts, discussing where they come from, and playing a charades game to act out idioms without speaking. Key activities include creating a chart comparing figurative and literal meanings of idioms, working through idiom examples independently, and having students make up their own idioms. The goal is for students to understand idioms and be able to identify them.

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    Learning Objectives

    After this lesson, students will be able to:

     define the term 'idiom'


     identify idioms in text

    Length:
     1 hour

    Materials
     Idioms, written on strips of paper and folded
     Basket or bag to hold idioms

    Key Vocabulary
     Figurative
     Literal
     Idiom

    Curriculum Standards
     CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5

    Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances


    in word meanings.

     CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1

    Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,


    and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building
    on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

    Instructions
     Begin by defining idioms. Explain the difference between 'figurative' and 'literal.' Share a
    few examples, then ask students to share some with their table partners.
     Ask students if they've ever wondered where idioms come from. Why do we say, 'It's
    raining cats and dogs,' or wonder if the cat has your tongue?
     Read our Study.com lesson What Is an Idiom? - Definition & Examples as a class. Have
    students take notes.
     As you work through the examples, create a T-chart labeled 'Figurative' and 'Literal.'
    Write the idiom and work with students to identify the literal meaning.
     Allow students to work independently on some idioms. If you think those that originated
    with Shakespeare won't work, you can provide a list of your own. Check for
    understanding.
     After finishing the text lesson, discuss:
    o Why do authors use idioms?
    o Why are idioms difficult for non-native speakers?
    o Do you prefer literal or figurative language? Explain.

    Activity
     Divide students into two teams. Explain that you will be playing charades with idioms.
     Review the rules of charades. Have one student choose a teacher-provided idiom and
    act it out while the team guesses.
     Add new idioms on the T-chart.
     For an exit slip, have students create their own idiom.

    Extensions
     Exchange student-created idioms. Allow students to write the literal meaning. Share.
     Ask students to bring in samples of idioms from songs to class. Examine and discuss.
     Find idioms in fairy t

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