Use of idiomatic Expression Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 9 English Studies

USE OF IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) SECOND TERM WEEK 9 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 8

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – STRUCTURES 

TOPIC – USE OF IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Examples of Idiomatic Expression

3. Making Sentences with Idiomatic Expression

4. Importance of Idiomatic Expression

5. Revision and Lesson Evaluation

6. Test Questions and Answers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. define idiomatic expressions correctly.

2. identify common idiomatic expressions.

3. state the meanings of given idioms.

4. use idiomatic expressions in sentences.

5. appreciate the use of idioms in English communication.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already understand simple figurative language. This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing idiomatic expressions and their meanings in everyday use.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. English Language textbook

2. Flashcards containing idiomatic expressions

3. Charts showing idioms and their meanings

4. Worksheets for class exercises and practice

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

An idiomatic expression (idiom) is a group of words whose meaning is different from the actual meaning of the individual words.

Idioms make language more interesting and natural.

EXAMPLES OF IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS AND MEANINGS

1. A piece of cake – Something very easy

2. Break the ice – To start a conversation in a friendly way

3. Once in a blue moon – Very rarely

4. A blessing in disguise – Something good that seems bad at first

5. Hit the nail on the head – To be exactly correct

6. Under the weather – Feeling sick

7. Cost an arm and a leg – Very expensive

8. Cry over spilled milk – To complain about past mistakes

9. Burn the midnight oil – To study or work late at night

10. Let the cat out of the bag – To reveal a secret

IDIOMS IN SENTENCES

1. The exam was a piece of cake for me.

2. He told a joke to break the ice.

3. I see my uncle once in a blue moon.

4. Losing the job was a blessing in disguise.

5. She hit the nail on the head with her answer.

IMPORTANCE OF IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. They make speech and writing more interesting.

2. They improve understanding of English.

3. They are commonly used in daily communication.

4. They help learners speak like native speakers.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher asks pupils what they think the expression “a piece of cake” means.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils give different answers based on their understanding.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of idiomatic expressions and states that their meanings are different from the actual words used.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and take notes.

3. The teacher presents a list of common idioms and their meanings on the board.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read and repeat the idioms after the teacher.

4. The teacher uses each idiom in simple sentences to show its meaning in context.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and identify the meanings from the sentences.

5. The teacher guides pupils to construct their own sentences using selected idioms.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils form sentences and share them with the class.

6. The teacher gives exercises on matching idioms with their meanings.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils complete the exercises individually and in groups.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson and corrects pupils where necessary.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. what is an idiom?

2. mention three examples of idiomatic expressions.

3. what does “a piece of cake” mean?

4. use “under the weather” in a sentence.

5. why are idioms important in English?

PRACTICE EXERCISE/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

TEST QUESTIONS

A. Match the Idioms with Their Meanings

1. A piece of cake – A. Very easy

2. Break the ice – B. Feeling sick

3. Once in a blue moon – C. Very rarely

4. Under the weather – D. Start a friendly conversation

5. Burn the midnight oil – E. Work or study late at night

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. The test was a ______ for me.

7. I ______ to prepare for my examination.

8. She is feeling ______ today.

9. We visit our grandparents ______.

10. The teacher tried to ______ in the class.

C. Use the Idioms in Sentences

11. A blessing in disguise

12. Hit the nail on the head

13. Cost an arm and a leg

14. Cry over spilled milk

15. Let the cat out of the bag

ANSWERS

1 – A

2 – D

3 – C

4 – B

5 – E

6. piece of cake

7. burn the midnight oil

8. under the weather

9. once in a blue moon

10. break the ice

11. Losing the match was a blessing in disguise.

12. She hit the nail on the head with her answer.

13. That phone cost an arm and a leg.

14. Don’t cry over spilled milk.

15. He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.