Today's Classroom Activities :

Idioms In Language

Illustrated Idioms
Language Give each student a strip of paper on which is written an idiom, such as "walking on eggshells." Ask students to illustrate what the idiom says on the left-hand side of a drawing paper and write what it actually means on the right-hand side. How can these idioms cause difficulty for people just learning our language? What is the purpose of idioms?

Figurative Language: Teaching Idioms
By developing a clear understanding of figurative language, students can further comprehend texts that contain metaphorical and lexical meanings beyond the basic word level. In this lesson, students explore figurative language with a focus on the literal versus the metaphorical translations of idioms. Through read-alouds, teacher modeling, and student-centered activities that are presented in the classroom, students will further develop their understanding of figurative language.

Understanding Idioms Is a Piece of Cake
Students work cooperatively to discuss the meaning of some common English idioms, illustrate the "fun" interpretations of those idioms, and can use a fun online idiom activity (optional).

Idiom Lesson
The learner will identify idioms as groups of words with special meanings that paint a mental picture for the reader.