A reading of Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia launches a study of idioms. Groups then select several idioms, write the meaning of the expressions, draw or select images, and use GIMP or Photoshop to create an idiom book. 

Concepts

idioms

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups include both literal and interpretive illustrations and explanations for each idiom in their book

Classroom Considerations

• The activity requires access to Shutterfly, GIMP, and/or Photoshop
• Designed as a four-week activity, consider shortening the class time devoted to the project

Pros

• The resource includes a list of idiom books, a rubric, and a project checklist

Cons

• The activity does not include a discussion of the literal meaning of the expression

Common Core

W.5.3.a W.5.4 W.5.6