Idioms
Learning goals:
Students will learn about idioms, understand their figurative meanings, and use them in sentences.
Resources: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MFdhO2M_0oxJlVIOMzOjqmZ-ESqYsUjp8sA7scoqK5k/edit?usp=sharing
Learning activities:
Introduction (15 minutes):
1. Start with a brief explanation of what idioms are. Define idioms as expressions where the meaning of the whole is different from the literal meaning of its individual words.
2. Write a simple idiom on the board and ask students if they know what it means. For example, “kick the bucket” or “hit the hay.” Discuss their responses.
Idioms
Discussion (20 minutes):
3. Present a list of common idioms to the class. Discuss the literal meaning of each idiom and its figurative meaning. Encourage students to share any idioms they already know.
4. Use examples and stories to illustrate the context in which idioms are used. This can help students grasp the figurative meanings more easily.
Worksheet Practice (20 minutes):
6. Hand out worksheets with sentences containing idioms. Ask students to identify the idiom’s meaning and use it in a new sentence. This helps reinforce comprehension and application.
Monday and Tuesday – Group Activity – Idiom Skits.
7. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group an idiom. Have them create a short skit that incorporates the idiom’s meaning. Encourage creativity and expression. Each group performs their skit for the class.
Closure (10 minutes):
Summarize the key points of the lesson. Ask students to share their favorite idiom learned during the lesson and how they might use it in daily life.
Optional: Give small prizes or rewards to students who actively participated or demonstrated creativity during the activities.
Thursday – Activity – Jeoprady Labs.
Game containing idioms. Students will be divided in groups.
Adaptaciones curriculares:
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