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It's Raining Cats and Dog: Studying Idioms
Seventh graders determine the literal and figurative meanings of idioms and research the history of idioms. In this idioms lesson plan, 7th graders read two books by Fred Gwynne and select two idioms from the texts to research. Students...
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Understanding Idioms
Students explore figurative language. In this idioms lesson, students research the origin of instructor-selected idioms. Students literally interpret the idioms. Interpretations are photographed and then presented to the class.
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Idioms
Young scholars explore the use of common idioms and deduce the correct meanings of idioms.
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Idioms Lesson Plan
Sixth graders discover idioms. In this idioms lesson, 6th graders evaluate idioms and discover their meaning. Students read Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein and create unique idioms. Assessment rubric is provided.
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It's Raining Idioms!
Sixth graders analyze idioms and find examples from literature. They choose one idiom and finds pictures or draws pictures to show what it would mean if taken literally and what is it generally thought to mean.
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Idioms
Students examine the use of idioms in everyday language. They discuss the meanings of various idioms, complete a worksheet, and create a poster to illustrate a selected idiom.
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"Rolling Out the Red Carpet," and Other Idioms
Students study the idiom as a form of speech. They practice using idioms by developing a Jeopardy game using a provided template.
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Idioms
Students study the meanings of idioms containing the phrase "up" or "down." In this language activity, students are given an online scenario where the idiom phrases are used. Students answer multiple choice questions about their meaning.
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Idiom Conversations
In this idioms worksheet, students choose the answer that is closest in meaning according to the preceding conversation. All of the sentences include different idioms and slang.
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Negative Imperatives and Idioms
Pupils identify and use positive and negative imperatives and idioms in written and spoken dialogues, and use irregular verbs in written and spoken sentences. They complete various worksheets, re-write dialogues, and complete an...
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It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Make a beeline to this activity. Prepare paper strips with the provided idioms to engage teams in illustrating their literal meanings. The drawings provide the impetus for a guessing game where class members compete to be the first to...
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J'ai mal à la tête! (I have a headache!) -- Health Expressions in French
Oh, no! Everyone is getting sick! Young French speakers use French expressions regarding physical health, some of which are idioms. With the use of health expressions provided in the lesson plan, pairs work together to write stories that...
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It's Raining Cats and Dogs! Literary Devices and Figurative Language
Third and fourth graders study literary devices and figurative language. They view a PowerPoint presentation (which you must create) to review hyperbole, idiom, simile, and metaphor. They read and discuss the book There's A Frog in My...
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Daily Oral Language Activities: Idioms
Third graders examine the use of idioms. In this vocabulary and reading instructional activity, 3rd graders explore what idioms are and make their own idiom cards to help them understand the use idioms in language.
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Keep Your English Up to Date: Bog Standard
Explore the tendency of the English language to change by reviewing the British idiom "bog standard." An audio talk is accessible via hyperlink and questions and worksheets are included for learners. The lesson is a good way to work on...
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Laundry List of Idioms
Fifth graders think of idioms related to laundry as they create a laundry list of idioms.
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Soup to Nuts
Students explore the concept of idioms as they learn about philanthropy. For this literature and service learning lesson, students read Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen and examine negative idioms. Students reflect on hurtful language...
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Vocabulary Skills
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read 10 idioms and math them with 10 keywords. For example, "Break a leg!" matches with "good luck for actors."
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Idioms/Figures Of Speech
Students are given a list of idioms by their teacher. Each student creates a Kid Pix document, chooses one of the idioms then uses the tools and stamps to portray their idiom. All of the student's creations go into a slide show.
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Idioms Challenge
in this idiom challenge worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions, then fill in blanks using the idioms from exercise 1. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Pre-AP Strategies for Spanish Literature
Take a break from vocabulary development and have your Spanish scholars immerse themselves in Spanish culture. What are common Spanish proverbs? In short sessions over the course of a few weeks, the class will learn about different...
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Negative Imperatives and Idioms
Students identify negative imperatives in sentences. They practice using positive and negative imperatives in their written and spoken dialogue. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Common Idioms 1
In this language arts worksheet, students learn that idioms are spoken or written sentences where the meaning is not obvious. Students match the 10 idioms to their meanings.
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Vocabulary; Idioms/Phrasal Verbs-Parts of the Body-Part 1
For this foreign language worksheet, students are given 10 sentences that use a body part in an idiomatic phrase. They select the word that best completes the idiom.
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