Introduction
This webquest was designed to provide some particular idioms that are used in English but they often used in informal use and therefore most of the students are not familiar with them, I hope it is an interesting work that can attract your attention.
Introduction
Have you ever realized the importance of knowing some idiomatic expression in English?
Today you will gain an insight on what these English idioms
This webquest allows the students to learn about the educational idioms in English and by this way they can select and decide which idiom is useful for them.
Task
Idioms
At the end of this work , you'll understand which idioms are more suitable in your point of view and what is more, by thinking and analyzing the most efficient ones for you , you will unconsciously acquire some of them.
Process
You are going to choose which one is better for you and you can discuss and comment about them as a group or individually
Step 1 Idiom #1 :
Bookworm 
- someone who reads a lot
My sister is a bookworm and is always reading a book.
Step 2 Idiom #2 :
Brainstorm (something) 
- to try to develop an idea or think of new ideas
The students got into groups to brainstorm ideas for the school play.
Step 3 Idiom #3 :
Eager beaver 
- someone who works very hard and is very enthusiastic
The young girl is an eager beaver and always comes to class before the other students.
Step 4 Idiom #4 :
Hit the books 
- to begin to study hard
After relaxing all weekend I hit the books on Sunday evening.
Step 5 Idiom #5 :
Pass with flying colors 
- to pass something easily and with a high score
I was able to pass the science test with flying colors.
Evaluation
This is how your words will be evaluated related with their usage
| Idioms | Not interested 1 |
So So ! 2 |
Excellent 3 |
Score |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookworm | Sounds bad | can be good for persons who like to read | great to describe book lovers | . | |
| BrainStorm | Not necessary | it must be nice when it is used in a good context | exactly an appropriate idiom | ||
| Eager Braver | not a good definition | may be useful | it sounds harmonious | ||
| Hit the Books | sounds violent | it sounds in the way that reminds studying | perfect definition for defining studying hard ! | ||
| Pass with flying colors | should be more formal | it's satisfactory with success | it's fantastic to define success in this way ! |
Conclusion
Conclusion
In your journal write down three things you learned today as an assignment. Make sure you include any new idioms you learned.
Final step , May I suggest to you that use them in some situations that you may experience after getting out of the classroom , it will support you to memorize them faster and easier ! ...
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This webquest was designed to provide some particular idioms that are used in English but they often used in informal use and therefore most of the students are not familiar with them, I hope it is an interesting work that can attract your attention.