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Figurative Language: Teaching Idioms
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| Grades | 3 – 5 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Three 45-minute sessions |
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Lexington, Kentucky |
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STUDENT INTERACTIVES
Grades 3 – 5 | Student Interactive | Learning About Language
The activity includes a series of exercises, in which students view the literal representations of idioms and then examine the metaphorical meanings of the idioms.
CALENDAR ACTIVITIES
Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | February 14
Students find examples of figurative language and write an original example of each device, illustrate, and share them with the class.
ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS
Grades 4 – 8 | Activity & Project
Unveiling Idioms: A Game of Concentration
Brainstorm popular expressions with friends and family, then explore their meanings through game play and writing/drawing/cut-and-paste activities.