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Which subject	English
What topic	Idioms for sec 5 enriched English
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Idioms for Sec 5 Enriched English

Topic

Idioms in English Language

Objectives

• To understand the meaning and usage of common idioms.
• To apply idioms in writing and speaking contexts.
• To enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills through idiomatic expressions.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with a list of idioms
• Example sentences using idioms
• Interactive quiz platform (e.g., Kahoot or Google Forms)
• Projector for displaying examples (if needed)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 11 (16-17 years old)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Canadian national curriculum by promoting language development, comprehension skills, and cultural understanding through idiomatic expressions.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Idioms	5 mins	Briefly explain what idioms are and their importance in the English language. Provide examples.
2	Exploring Common Idioms	10 mins	Distribute handouts with a list of commonly used idioms. Discuss their meanings and usages in context.
3	Group Activity	10 mins	In groups of 4, students will create sentences using 3 different idioms from the handout. They will share these sentences in their groups.
4	Class Discussion	3 mins	Gather feedback from each group about the idioms they used and discuss any challenges they faced.
5	Interactive Quiz	2 mins	Conduct a short quiz using an interactive platform to reinforce the idioms learned.
6	Homework Assignment	0 mins	Assign students to write a short paragraph using at least 5 idioms learned in class. Remind them to check their homework for submission without presentations.

Assessment

• Observation of group work and participation during discussions.
• Evaluation of the sentences created by students.
• Short quiz results to assess understanding of idioms.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph (150-200 words) using at least 5 idioms discussed in class. Submit via the school’s online platform by the next lesson.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that the atmosphere is supportive and encourages the use of idiomatic expressions in everyday language.
• Provide additional resources for students interested in learning more about idioms beyond the classroom.

Lesson script