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

Lesson Plan: Idioms in English

Topic

Idioms

Objectives

• Understand the definition and purpose of idioms in English.
• Identify common idioms and their meanings.
• Use idioms correctly in sentences.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with idioms and their meanings
• Idioms matching activity worksheets
• Projector (optional for visual aids)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for English Language Arts, which emphasize understanding figurative language and its usage in communication.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Idioms	5 mins	Briefly explain what idioms are and why they are used in language. Provide a few examples.
2	Guided Practice	10 mins	Distribute handouts with idioms and meanings. Discuss each idiom, encouraging students to read aloud.
3	Idioms Matching Activity	10 mins	Hand out idiom matching activity worksheets. Students work in pairs to match idioms with their meanings.
4	Class Discussion	3 mins	Call on pairs to share one idiom they matched. Discuss any confusion on meanings as a class.
5	Independent Practice	2 mins	Assign students to write one original sentence for three different idioms from the handout.
6	Homework Assignment Review	2 mins	Briefly check homework answers without presentations. Provide feedback as a group.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph using at least three different idioms learned in class.
• Submit the homework by the next lesson for feedback.

This lesson plan provides a structured approach to teaching idioms to fifth-grade students, ensuring they engage with the material and practice using idioms in context.

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