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Identifying the Meaning of Common Idioms4/27-5/153 weeks3.4DLessonTime FrameFocusLesson 314/27-4/31Understanding Common IdiomsLesson 325/4-5/8Understanding Common Idioms-Independent PracticeLesson 335/11-5/15Understanding Common Idioms-Independent PracticeLesson 31Lesson Overview: 3.4D/Understanding Common Idioms1. For?lessons?on?Idioms,?use the Idioms PowerPoint. The slides feature common idioms and strategies you can use to figure out the meanings2. Create the Common Idioms Anchor Chart?with your students & distribute a copy of the common idioms list for students to paste in their Word Study Notebook. Students may add idioms in the blanks.3. Independent Practice: TuesdayIdioms Practice Page print a copy for each studentWednesdayLiteral and Figurative IllustrationsCreate an example as an anchor chart (This activity will be repeated in subsequent lessons)ThursdayIdiom Quadrant Activity (see example attached)Make copies for students or have them create the activity in their Word Study NotebooksFridaySticky Note on Back GameUse sticky notes and write an idiom on the note for every studentPlace the sticky note on the back of each student without them seeing their idiomGive students a set time or play music to walk around and find a partner The partners take turns acting out and/or giving word clues for each other’s idiom without using any of the words until they guess the idiom correctlyRepeat as time allowsCommon IdiomsIdioms- a common expression that does NOT mean what it literally says IdiomMeaningpiece of cakeeasycost an arm and a legexpensivehit the booksstudyall eyes on melook at mea frog in my throatsore or scratchy throatgive me a handcan you help mebroke my heartmade me sadall earslisteningCommon IdiomsMeaningspiece of cakeeasycost an arm and a legexpensivehit the booksstudyall eyes on melook at mea frog in my throatsore or scratchy throatgive me a handcan you help mebroke my heartmade me sadall earslisteningbreak a leggood luckon cloud ninreally happyzip your lipsbe quiet and close your mouthshake a legdancegreen thumbgood at gardening and keeping plants alivemade my mouth watertastes delicioushit the roadlet’s gounder the weathersick and not feeling wellants in my pantsvery excitedraining cats and dogsraining very hardheart of goldconsiderate, kind, and thoughtfulcat’s got your tongueforgot what you were going to saytime fliestime goes by quicklydriving me up the wallmaking me crazycut it outstop doing thatpulling my legplaying a joke on medon’t rain on my paradedon’t ruin my happy momentscouch potatolazy and watches a lot of tvkeep your shirt onstay calmbutterflies in your stomachnervousName ___________________________Idioms PracticeWrite the meaning of each idiom on the line.walking on air beat around the bush apple of my eye land on one’s feet couch potato heart of gold in the limelight Circle the meaning of the underlined idiom.We have to tighten our belts and follow our budgets if we want to take a trip this year.be more careful with moneyb. move the buckles over a notchLooking for something in Brent’s messy room is like searching for a needle in a haystack.something sharp and pointyb. something hard to findI was worried we wouldn’t get to the game on time, but we arrived at the eleventh hour.at eleven o’clockb. at the last minuteIdiom: a green thumbMeaning: able grow plantsLiteral MeaningFigurative MeaningMeaning: Jack’s thumb turned green after planting all those seeds in his garden.Meaning: Jack must have a green thumb beause his garden is always beautiful and thriving!Name: __________________________Idiom: ___________________________________________________________Meaning:_________________________________________________________Literal MeaningFigurative MeaningMeaning: Meaning: Name: __________________________Idiom Quadrant ActivityIdiom: Illustration (literal or figurative)Meaning:Sentence:Lesson 32Lesson Overview: 3.4D/Understanding Common Idioms1. Being exposed to common idioms and their meanings is the best way for students to begin to understand them. This week will provide students with further independent practice.2. Independent Practice: Monday-ThursdayStudents will choose an idiom from the Common Idioms List or another teacher approved idiomStudents will complete either the Literal and Figurative Illustration activity or the Idiom Quadrant ActivityFridaySticky Note on Back GameUse sticky notes and write an idiom on the note for every studentPlace the sticky note on the back of each student without them seeing their idiomGive students a set time or play music to walk around and find a partner The partners take turns acting out and/or giving word clues for each other’s idiom without using any of the words until they guess the idiom correctlyRepeat as time allowsLesson 33Lesson Overview: 3.4D/Understanding Common Idioms1. Being exposed to common idioms and their meanings is the best way for students to begin to understand them. This week will provide students with further independent practice.2. Independent Practice: Monday-ThursdayStudents will choose an idiom from the Common Idioms List or another teacher approved idiomStudents will complete either the Literal and Figurative Illustration activity or the Idiom Quadrant ActivityFridaySticky Note on Back GameUse sticky notes and write an idiom on the note for every studentPlace the sticky note on the back of each student without them seeing their idiomGive students a set time or play music to walk around and find a partner The partners take turns acting out and/or giving word clues for each other’s idiom without using any of the words until they guess the idiom correctlyRepeat as time allows ................
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