THE WORLD OF IDIOM (FIGURE OF SPEECH)

Introduction

       In this webquest we will use games, study guides and websites   to explore the definitions of idioms.

      An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is    different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words. It also a combination of words that has a figurative meaning owing to its common usage.

 

 

Task

Working individually and in small group studentswill explore the world of idiom.

  • Activity 1: Video/questions/study guide
  • Activity 2: Games/resources
  • Activity 3:Comic strip 
  • Activity 4: Online quiz

 

Process

During this process you will be working individually

and in small groups.

ACTIVITY 1:

         As a class, we are going to watch an informative video about idioms. Click this link and group yourself into two then discuss and make a reaction paper about it. Enjoy watching!!

                         http://vimeo.com/12236342

     
Use the study guides to research the meaning of idioms.  Define and give example of the ff:

  • Figurative idioms
  • Prepositional idioms

STUDY GUIDES:

ACTIVITY 2: 
Choose atleast two of the activities to practice your skills

ACTIVITY 3:
Create a comic strip, make it informative, colorful and creative.
 Requirements: 

1. Has atleast 6 frames (boxes).
2. Each box atleast 4 idioms.
3. Picture in the box related to the idiom.
4. Your comic make sense-it follows a story line, not just rondom boxes but each event is connected with each other.
5. Colorful and neat.

 

ACTIVITY 4:

Students will participate in an online quiz. They will use interactive response system to answer the test items. A results report will generated for assessment purposes.


Click this link for your online quiz..enjoy!!!

For you to answer this online quiz click this link for you to study.

Evaluation

COMIC STRIP EVALUATION RUBRIC

 

DISTINGUISHED

(4)

PROFICIENCY

(3)

APPRENTICE

(2)

NOVICE

(1)

PICTURES

Student included more than 4 pictures

Student included only 3 pictures

 

Student included at least 2 pictures

Student include 1 Pictures

 

IDIOMS

Each pictures is labeled by more than 4 idioms

Each picture is labeled by 3 idioms

Each picture is labeled  by 2 idioms

Fewer than 2 of the pictures labeled with idioms

MECHANICS

There are no spelling/grammar errors

There are 2 spelling/grammar errors

There are 3 spelling/grammar errors

There are more than 4 spelling/grammar errors

QUALITY OF WORK

The students work is extremely neat and attractive.

The students work is acceptable but not more attractive

The students work is need of more attractive pictures

It is apparent that much more time and effort could have been put into the students work.
Conclusion

      An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is   different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words. It also a combination of words that has a figurative meaning owing to its common usage.

    During this WebQuest, you have learned many facts about idioms, yet there is much more to learn about it. You need to do, is to read and read and ofcourse  explore the net.

Congratulations for the job well done!!!.I am so proud to all of you!!..

Credits
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This webquest is owned by MS. MAY-ANN M. MALEJANA