Scribd
Upload
264 views4 pages

Idioms: Expressions That Do Not Have Literal Meaning

The document discusses idioms, which are expressions that do not have literal meanings. It provides examples of common idioms and their literal meanings. It then describes a lesson where students research idioms, write them with their real meanings, and draw visuals to represent both.

Uploaded by

Lucia
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
264 views4 pages

Idioms: Expressions That Do Not Have Literal Meaning

The document discusses idioms, which are expressions that do not have literal meanings. It provides examples of common idioms and their literal meanings. It then describes a lesson where students research idioms, write them with their real meanings, and draw visuals to represent both.

Uploaded by

Lucia
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Figurative Expression Literal Meaning Figurative Expression Literal Meaning

Idioms expressions that do not


have literal meaning.
Figurative Expression Literal Meaning

It’s raining cats and dogs Piece of cake I have my eye on you

Over the moon Break a leg Drive you up the wall

Hit the nail on the head Under the weather On the ball

Time flies when you’re having fun Pulling your leg Hit the hay

Figurative Expression Literal Meaning Figurative Expression Literal Meaning


Figurative Expression Literal Meaning Figurative Expression Literal Meaning
Piece of cake It’s easy

Idioms expressions that do not


have literal meaning.
Lesson: Start by talking to your students in idioms to see if any
Figurative Expression Literal Meaning

students pick up on you speaking differently. Explain what idioms


are and watch a YouTube video that explains them with visuals.
Have students research idioms online to compile a list of their own
to share with the class and see if students can guess the literal
meaning.
Students write the idiom and its real meaning with drawings to
show both the figurative literacy meaning as visuals.
Figurative Expression Literal Meaning Figurative Expression Literal Meaning
Terms of use
Thank you for your purchase! By purchasing this resource,
you agree that the contents are the property of Creations
in Education and licensed to you only for classroom and
personal use as a single user. I retain the copyright and
reserve all rights to this product. You may not upload this
resource to share with others via email, Google drive,
Dropbox and other sharing platforms. If you wish to share
it with others, please direct them directly to my store to
download.

Positive feedback is always greatly appreciated!

Did you know that you get rewarded for leaving feedback
by earning TpT credits to go towards future purchases?
credits
Find these resources in my store

MrsMcdee153
Imaginative Teacher

You might also like