Introduction
Idioms
Today, you will do some additional practice with idioms. Learning about idioms is a "piece of cake"! That was an idiom! A "piece of cake," really means that it is a simple thing to do.
The term idiom refers to an expression or a phrase using two or more words that can not be interpreted literally. The phrase is understood to mean something different from what the individual words of the phrase would suggest. The phrase is not interpreted literally, so an idiom is a type of figurative language.
Task
By the end of this WebQuest, you will know all about idioms. Understanding idioms will make you a better reader, speaker, listener, and writer.
Your tasks in this WebQuest include the following:
1. Demonstrate your understanding of several different idioms.
2. Creatively illustrate the literal and figurative meaning of an idiom.
3. Produce an artistic representation of an idiom!
So...enjoy the ride!
Process
Step 1. Learn and quiz yourself on 50 of the most common idioms. Study the idioms on your own for 5 minutes. Write 5 of your favorites down on a sticky note. Quiz your table partner for 5 minutes on the meaning of these idioms.
Step 2. Follow this link to play an idiom game. Try this game for 5-7 minutes.
https://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/languages/words/idioms-game/
Step 3. Scroll through these online idioms. Choose an idiom, and create your own idiom illustration. On the paper provided, create an illustration and write both the literal and figurative meaning of your idiom. Illustrations must be colorful and neat.
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/idiom.html
Evaluation
Step 1. Record 10 common idioms and their meanings on the following Google Document
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A9h_RB2oQoiFtbF45e8Krtr5xMFclWu66WTsDfFwv0M/copy
Step 2. Complete your idiom drawing and post it in the hallway.