Introduction
An idiom is a word or phrase which means something different from its actual meaning.
Have you ever...
- had a test that was "easy as pie?"
- been "sick as a dog?"
- been told "don't count your chickens before they hatch?"
- had "ants in your pants?"
These expressions are called idioms and they have a very special meaning.
Task
The students will be able to define what an idiom is. Students will explore a list of web sites using critical thinking skills to learn about the meanings of common idioms used in English. Search for meanings, test their knowledge, and give an example of a popular idiom used in their language. At the end of the lesson the students will present an idiom of their choice.
Process
Click on the link below to play a game on idioms. Play it until you feel comfortable with idioms, then write down how many you got wrong out of how many questions there were.
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary-games/idioms/animal-slang-game.html
Click the link below, it will bring you to a list of idioms. Pick your favorite idiom and write it on a piece of paper and draw a picture that corresponding
http://www.smart-words.org/quotes-sayings/idioms-meaning.html
Evaluation
Animal Slang Game Must get 6 out of 8 and the score has to be written down on paper.
Idiom Drawing The drawing must correspond to the idiom.
Conclusion
By the end of this lesson you should know more about idioms, and be more comfortable with them