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4th Grade ELA

Learning Objective: We will recognize and explain the meaning of idioms.

Focus Standard: 4.L.5b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

Support Standard:

Prerequisite(s): 3.L.5a Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context.

Manipulative(s):

SpecialInstructions:

Idioms are one of the hardest things for ESL students to learn. “Failure to grasp the meanings of idioms can impinge upon an individual’s understanding of language in social, academic, and vocational settings” (Nippold and Martin, 1989). They must be taught, and this

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academic, and vocational settings” (Nippold and Martin, 1989). They must be taught, and this lesson helps to do that.

Vocabulary

Academic: recognize, identify

Content: phrase, literal, context clues, idiom

Support:

Common Core “Shifts” in ELA / Literacy

Shift 1 K-5, Balancing Informational & Literary Texts

Shift 2 6-12, Building Knowledge in the Disciplines

Shift 3 Staircase of Complexity

Shift 4 Text-based Answers

Shift 5 Writing from Sources

Shift 6 Academic Vocabulary

What are we going to do?

What does recognize mean?Recognize means __________.

CFU

Students, authors sometimes use groups of words that have a special meaning. They do this

Make Connection

We will recognize1 and explain the meaning of idioms.

Learning Objective

Activate Prior Knowledge

Which sentence refers to an actual arm and leg?

1. My new scooter cost an arm and a leg.Sentence #2

CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0b.1Recognize and explain the meaning of common

idioms, adages, and proverbs.Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

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a special meaning. They do this to be more descriptive. We call these groups of words idioms. Now, we will recognize and explain the meaning of idioms.

1 to know something when you see it

Vocabulary

2. While hiking, I slipped on rocks and cut my arm and leg.

An idiom is a phrase2 that has a special meaning different from the literal3 meaning of its words.• Context clues4 can be used to determine the meaning of the idiom.

Why is keep an eye on an example of an idiom? Keep an eye on is an example of an idiom because ________.Which example below has an idiom? How do you know?

A It is raining cats and dogs. The entire street is flooded.

CFUIdioms

Concept Development

Idiom used in a sentence. The meaning of the idiom.

The students had ants in their pants. They could not sit still during class.

Ants in their pants means to have a lot of energy or to not be able to sit still.

CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0b.1Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms.

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B I have many cats and dogs.

In your own words, what is an idiom?An idiom is _______________.

2 group of words3 exact4 (context clues) nearby words

Vocabulary

Keep an eye on your baby brother. While I’m gone, I need you to watch him.

Keep an eye on means to watch someone or something.

Not Examples of Idioms:The students were very energetic.My eyes are blue and my sister’s are green.

Skill Development/Guided Practice

An idiom is a phrase that has a special meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.• Context clues can sometimes be used to determine the meaning of the idiom.

Read the sentence and the underlined idiom. Identify5 context clues that help determine its meaning. (circle)Explain the meaning of the idiom. (circle)

Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms.

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How did I/you identify the context clues? How did I/you determine the meaning of the idiom?

CFU

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1. I am so tired. I am going to catch some Zs.

A go to sleep B play catch C go fishing

2. The floor was so dirty, I had to give it a little elbow grease.

A clean it with my elbow B scrub it very hard C put grease on the floor

3. Jen was tickled pink when she heard that her family was going to Hawaii.



3. Jen was tickled pink when she heard that her family was going to Hawaii.

A laughing B very excited C changing colors

4. The students were all ears while the teacher was reading the story.

A big ears B whispering C listening closely

5. The teacher said, “Hold your horses!” as the students tried to run through the cafeteria doors.

A ride a horse B be patient C hold on tight

6. The test was a piece of cake, and I was the first one to finish.

A chocolate cake B very easy C tasted sweet5 find (synonym)

Vocabulary

Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)

How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking?

How did I/you determine the ELA concept required?

How did I/you determine the relevant information?

How did I/you answer the question?

How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered?

CFU

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Stella wants to tell people how hard she worked. Which idiom(s) could she use?A She used a lot of elbow grease.B She really got down to business.C It was a piece of cake.



Application

Write a sentence using one of the idioms you chose for Stella or Anthony.

T: _________________________________

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S: ________________________________

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C It was a piece of cake.D She was tickled pink.

Anthony wants to tell people that he could do a chore very easily. Which idiom(s) could he use?A It’s a piece of cake.B It makes me antsy.C It’s a no-brainer.D I’ll hit the nail on the head.

I sure used a lot of elbow grease on that job.

Putting my toys away was a piece of cake.

Recognizing and explaining the meaning of idioms will help you understand what a writer is trying to describe.

Recognizing and explaining the meaning of idioms will help you do well on tests.

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Relevance


Sarah’s mom likes to go to bed early, but her dad is a night owl. This means that Sarah’s dad likes to stay up late at night.



help you do well on tests.

Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to recognize and explain the meaning of idioms? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to recognize and explain the meaning of idioms? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?

CFUSample Test Question:

61. Read these sentences.

When Hailey was given her surprise, she already knew about it. “Who let the cat out of the bag?” her father asked.

What does Hailey’s father want to know?

A who gave Hailey a cat without asking her parentsB who told Hailey about her surprise before she received itC who bought such a wonderful surprise gift for HaileyD who opened the door and let Hailey’s cat go outside

1. My difficult homework assignment was no picnic to complete.

A not easy B not a meal C easy

2. You need to be at the school at 8:00 am on the dot. Don’t be late!

Skill Closure


Read the sentence and the underlined idiom. Identify context clues that help determine its meaning. (circle)Explain the meaning of the idiom. (circle)


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2. You need to be at the school at 8:00 am on the dot. Don’t be late!

A wearing polka-dots B exactly on time C standing on a dot

What did you learn today about recognizing and explaining the meaning of idioms? (Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank.

Access Common Core

Summary Closure

Kira’s mother said, “Put on your pajamas! It’s time to hit the hay!” What did her mother really mean? Explain your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Word Bank

idiomcontext

determinerecognize

explain

It’s time to go to bed.

1.James had to clean his room because it was a pigsty.

A clean B messy C a place where a pig lives

2. When I heard I got an “A” on the test, it was music to my ears.

A a good song B too loud C good news

Independent Practice


Read the sentence and the underlined idiom. Identify context clues that help determine its meaning. (circle)Explain the meaning of the idiom. (circle or write)


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3. Greg was on fire, hitting three home runs in the game.

A too warm B working C doing very well

4. Aaron sat and watched cartoons all day. He is such a couch potato!

Explain: ____________________________________________________

5. I built up a nest egg of $120 so I could buy an MP3 player.

Explain: ____________________________________________________

6. I tried to remember the answer but drew a blank.

Explain: ____________________________________________________

He is a lazy person.

He has a lot of savings.

He couldn’t think of an answer.

Independent Practice (continued)

How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking?

How did I/you determine the ELA concept required?

How did I/you determine the relevant information?

How did I/you answer the question?

How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered?

CFU

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Samantha wants to tell people how happy she is about her grades. Which idiom(s) could she use?A I had a gut feeling.B The third time is a charm.C I am sky high.



Application

Write a sentence using one of the idioms you chose for Samantha and Jose.

S: ________________________________

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S: ________________________________

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C I am sky high.D Give me a high five.

Jose wants to tell his brother that his room is a mess. Which idiom(s) could he use?A You need to keep your chin up.B You are under the weather.C You have everything but the kitchen sink here.D Your room has gotten out of hand.

I got straight A’s so give me a high five.

What a mess! Your room has gotten out of hand.

Periodic Review 1

Access Common Core

1. My car broke down, so I had to hoof it the rest of the way into town.A walk B ride a horse C get new shoes

2. I have a big test tomorrow, so I had better hit the books.A study B listen to music C destroy my books

3. It’s lunch time, so let’s go grab a bite.A take a walk B get something to eat C take some food

4. Peter was worried about losing the game, but Rick said it was in the bag.Explain: __________________________________________________Rick was sure they would win.

Circle Yes or No if the bolded words are an idiom. Explain you answer.



1. Ana got a new mattress and her mother told her to sleep on it. Yes No

2. Tim decided to sleep on it before he spent money on an expensive new car. Yes No

3. The carpenter told Jim to carefully hit the nail on the head. Yes No

4. Joe hit the nail on the head when he gave a perfect answer to the riddle. Yes No

5. Mom and Dad get a kick out of watching their kids play soccer. Explain: ______________________________________________________________

Yes No

6. Melissa was under the weather all week with a sore throat and cough.Explain: ______________________________________________________________ Yes No

The parents enjoy or get excited about watching their kids play soccer.

Melissa was sick with a sore throat and cough.

Periodic Review 2

Access Common Core

1. It was after midnight, and I was ready to hit the sack.A get up B tackle someone C go to bed

2. He was such an eager beaver; he got everything done early.A a lazy person B a small animal C a hard worker

3. She was feeling blue after the sad movie.Explain: _______________________________________________________She was feeling unhappy.

Underline the idioms in this paragraph, and explain what they mean.

Doing Homework1. Ada and Julio were ready to jump in and start their homework. 2. “We



1. Ada and Julio were ready to jump in and start their homework. 2. “We need to hit the books,” Ada said. 3. Julio agreed. He said, “Let’s start with English. You know the ropes there.” 4. “Okay,” said Ada, “I’ll read out loud. Lend me your ears.” 5. “No problem,” said Julio. “Let’s get the ball rolling.”

1. _____________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________

Jump in means to get started right away.

Hit the books means to study hard.

Know the ropes means understand how things work.

Lend me your ears means to listen carefully.

Get the ball rolling means to start things in motion.

Periodic Review 3

Access Common Core

1. The boys were neck and neck all the way to the finish line.A very close B touching necks C very far apart

2. My brother told me to zip my lip and keep quiet.Explain: _______________________________________________________

3. My cousin and I always feel good sharing when we shoot the breeze.Explain: _______________________________________________________We talk about everything in a relaxed way.

He wanted me to stop talking.

Rewrite these sentences using one of the idioms listed.

Idioms

On the fenceOut of the blueLost his head



Lost his headHigh five

1. Jana couldn’t decide whether to eat fish or chicken. _______________________________________________

2. After a home run, the batter slapped the hand of the catcher._______________________________________________

3. Alex was usually calm, but yesterday he got very angry. _______________________________________________

4. Janet’s idea to go to the beach was sudden and unexpected._______________________________________________

Jana was on the fence about whether to eat fish or chicken.

After a home run, the batter gave the catcher a high five.

Alex was usually calm, but yesterday he lost his head..

Janet’s idea to go to the beach was out of the blue.

EDI – Cognitive, Teaching, and English Learner Strategies

Learning Objective: We will recognize and explain the meaning of idioms.

Elaboration

Targeted

Vocabulary

Academic recognize, identify

Content phrase, literal, context clues, idiom

Support

Demonstration

Vocabulary

Strategy

Multiple-Meaning

Synonym identify

Definition recognize, phrase, literal, context clues, idiom

Homophone

Language Strategies

Cognitive Strategies Teaching Strategies



Internal Context Clue

Listen, Speak Similar Sounds

Write Writing

Read Tracked Reading

Comprehensible

InputCognates

Contextual Clues

Graphic Organizer

Contextualized Definitions

Pictures

Content Access Strategies

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