McNeese State University

Department of Education Professions

Lesson Plan Template
Name Laura Reed Email Msu-lreed7@student.mcneese.edu Phone
Primary Subject Area English Grade Level 4th grade
Title of Lesson Its Raining idioms Approximate duration 1 day

Overview of Lesson
TSW learn how to explain the literal and figurative meanings of idioms through a series of activities. TSW also identify idioms in a text.

Essential Question(s)
Questions about what students think an idiom means. What do you think this statement means In what other ways can someone interpret this
saying? What are some idioms you see being used daily

Prior Knowledge Expected of Students

Knowledge of the meaning of figurative language is needed to build upon this lesson.

Common Core Learning Standards

L.4.4.a
L.4.5.b
Educational Technology Standards

Additional Standards

Interdisciplinary Connections

Student Outcomes
TSW understand the meaning of idioms and be able to identify them.

Lesson Procedures
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Time Step-by-Step Lesson Procedures with Embedded Coding
Questions
5 min 1. Gather students and explain that we will be working with figurative language. Explain what
figurative language is. Tell students that writers use figurative language to make comparisons and
to help readers get a more vivid picture. Ask students to describe a time when someone used a
word or phrase that could be an example of figurative language.
30 min 2. Write an idiom on the board and ask students what they think it means. Draw a picture to help
vividly describe it. Explain that the literal meaning may not be what a person means. Pass out a
copy of idioms and pair students up. Ask them to choose two idioms and discuss what it means
literally and figuratively and ask them to draw a picture to go with the meaning. Gather students
and discuss.
10 min 3. Hand out a worksheet to each student and have them match the idiom to the meaning.
10 min 4. Review the meaning of idioms and ask students to share their favorites. Ask students how writers
could use them in their work.

Teacher Materials Student Materials Technology Resources References

Board and markers
Pencil
Worksheet Smart board
crayons

Relevance/Rationale
It is important for students to understand the meaning of idioms and why and author may use them in their writing.

Exploration, Extensions, and Supplemental

Exploration: I could use games and activities involving idioms to add onto the lesson.
Extensions: For students who need extra support, pairing them with someone who understands or one on one with the teacher may help.
Supplemental: Early finishers may get harder idioms to decode, an extra set, or be asked to help others.

Assessment Criteria for Success

I will check the worksheets for understanding. I will also ask students If you understand, place your hand on your head, and if a student doesnt, a
different approach could be used. If all students correctly identify the idioms and can relate them to use in a text, I know they have mastered the skill.

Accommodations and Access for All

 Post-Lesson Reflection
How did the lesson work? What could have been done differently?