
What Are Idioms?
Grade 2nd Grade · ELA · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the meaning of common idioms.
Warm-Up Video
Tutoring Hour · 5:36
Guess the Idioms from Animated Clues | Fun Idiom Quiz for Kids with Meanings & Examples
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The idiom "letting the cat out of the bag" means revealing a secret by accident.
- 2
If someone is described as a "couch potato", this means they are lazy and watch too much TV.
- 3
To "have butterflies in your stomach" means to feel nervous.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What does it mean when someone says 'It's raining cats and dogs?'”
Complete Lesson Package
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