Readers Theatre - IDIOMS EDITION!

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Idiom category: My Idiom: 1. Create two drawings of your idiom: one drawing for the literal sense (what it makes you think it means), and one for the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means).

Write a short description of the idiom. Include a definition, an example sentence and other information you can find out about the idiom, such as its origin.

1 Idiom category: My Idiom: 1. Create two drawings of your idiom: one drawing for the literal sense (what it makes you think it means), and one for the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means). * Example: In a pickle... literal sense: draw a picture of you dressed up in a pickle costume; figurative sense: draw a picture of a time when you were in a difficult situation. 2. Write a short description of the idiom. Include a definition, an example sentence and other information you can find out about the idiom, such as its origin. Once you have chosen your idiom, you can ask the teacher for this information. You can also do additional research about your idiom. Use this page as a draft and show the teacher before you make a final copy on white paper, using construction paper as a background (teacher will provide you with materials). Your final copy should be coloured and fine-lined in black. Your drawings should be detailed and clearly show both senses of the idiom. Your description should be detailed, clear and edited for COPS. Name IDIOM Drawing literal sense Drawing figurative sense Description Cr Cr

2 COLOUR IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. Many idioms are also similes. A simile is when we compare two things using the words like or as. For example, the girl was scared and looked as white as a ghost, or that cat was black like the night. Create your own colour similes by making up two for each of the colours below: red: blue: yellow: green: white: What associations do you already have with different colours? Do you wear particular colours when you feel a certain way? Have you painted your room a colour to express your feelings or personality? How else does colour play a role in your life?

3 ANIMAL IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. One very common animal idiom is making a mountain out of a molehill. Look at how this idiom is used in the play to help determine its meaning. Have you ever made a mountain out of a molehill in your own life? Write about this experience, or if you can t think of one, make a story about this idiom. When is it a good idea to make a mountain out of a molehill? When is it not a good idea? 3. How can knowing about animals and their traits help us better understand animal idioms? Give an example using one of the idioms from the play.

4 CLOTHING IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. There are many other clothing idioms not included in the play. Match the clothing item to the correct idiom. put your on one leg at a time. this fits like a. if the fits, wear it. you re too big for your. that money is burning a hole in your. I d do that at the drop of a. hat pocket pants glove britches (pants) shoe Now pick one of the idioms above and write a short story that explains the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means). 3. Write about one of the following: What do you think it would feel like to actually have ants in your pants? Describe a time when you found yourself feeling this way. OR What do you think it might feel like to wear your heart (something inside and hidden) on your sleeve for all to see? Describe a time when you found yourself feeling this way.

INSECT IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. It s often said that teachers are bitten by the teaching bug, or that actors are bitten by the theatre bug.

5 INSECT IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. It s often said that teachers are bitten by the teaching bug, or that actors are bitten by the theatre bug. Based on your likes and interests, imagine what bug you might have been (or will be) bitten by. Draw a coloured picture and write a short description of what that bug might look like. 3. Most of us have had the experience of having butterflies in the stomach. Write about a time this happened to you.

6 WEATHER IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. Visit Environment Canada s weather website to get current information about weather conditions across Canada. Using the map below, mark off which places in Canada (at least five) are experiencing weather idioms. Vancouver, for instance, is likely experiencing a case of raining cats and dogs! You can use the idioms in your play, or try these ones: a bolt from the blue calm before the storm clouds on the horizon every cloud has a silver lining get wind of something twisting in the wind when it rains, it pours 3. Pick one of the idioms from the play, or above, and write a short story that explains the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means).

7 COOKING AND EATING IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. Think about a time when you had a lot on your plate. Write about this experience. Describe what was going on at the time. How did you handle this? Were you able to get everything done? If not, what happened? 3. Food is important in our daily lives, but also at special celebrations and family gathering times, like Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays. What traditions does your family have around food? Do you help with the cooking at these special celebrations? What special cooking terms are common in your house? Draw a coloured picture of your favourite meal.

NUMBER IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. There are many other number idioms not included in the play. Match the number to the correct idiom. You can use the number more than once.

8 NUMBER IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. There are many other number idioms not included in the play. Match the number to the correct idiom. You can use the number more than once. in ear and out the other. like peas in a pod. as phony as a -dollar bill. a stich in time saves. s company, s a crowd. heads are better than. one three two nine Now pick one of the idioms above and write a short story that explains the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means). 3. Add up all the numbers in the idioms from this play. What is the sum? high five + six of one + half a dozen of the other + forty winks + third degree + two of us + fifty-fifty + a million to one = Did you know... there is history in idioms. When a Freemason was becoming a Master Mason, the highest level of Freemasonry, also known as the Third Degree, he was subjected to an intense interrogation ceremony before he was granted the prestigious title. This ceremony dates all the way back to the 1700s and gives us the phrase giving me the third degree.

9 MONEY IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. The idiom to feel like a million bucks means to feel really good or happy. Write about a time this happened to you. 3. One common money-related idiom is the flip side of the coin, which refers to an opposite point of view. Every coin has two sides, and most issues do, too. Choose a topic, for example whether students should be allowed cell phones in class, and write a pro-con list for this topic. Topic: PROS: (reasons in favour of this) CONS: (reasons against this)

10 SHAPE IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. The idiom to circle the wagons refers to pulling your group or circle together to defend against a literal or figurative (imagined) attack. A modern circle can be any group of people with similar likes or beliefs - a group of friends, a class of students, or members of a family. How many circles are you apart of? Make a list of the different circles you belong to. 3. Pick one of the idioms from your play and write a short story that explains the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means).

11 SPORTS AND GAMES IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. Look at the list of sport idioms found in this play. Research the idioms and record which sport the idioms come from and what they mean in those sports. Idiom Sport Meaning blow by blow get the ball rolling racing against the clock strike out in the ballpark give a run for one s money no sweat par for the course put one through one s paces give it one s best shot out in left field win by a nose 3. Pick one of the idioms from your play and write a short story that explains the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means).

12 FOOD IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. Many idioms are also similes, such as cool as a cucumber, and nuttier than a fruitcake. Using those, or others you think of, pick an idiom that best describes an aspect of your personality. Then create a certificate for yourself that explains why the idiom is appropriate. Decorate the certificate and hold a special award ceremony in the class as part of your Readers Theater presentation. Here are some other idioms you might consider: busy as a bee sweet as sugar slow as molasses like two peas in a pod sharp as a tack fast as lightning strong as an ox 3. Pick one of the idioms from your play and write a short story that explains the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means).

13 CERTIFICATE OF IDIOM This certificate is awarded to On this day of, for displaying this characteristic: as evidenced by: Signed: Mrs. I. Diom

14 SCHOOL AND EDUCATION IDIOMS: Complete the following activities. 2. The students in this play are part of a rock band - and rock songs are full of idioms! Listen to your favourite songs and do some research about rock song lyrics to find some idioms. Song #1: Song Title Artist Lyric Song #2: Song Title Artist Lyric Song #3: Song Title Artist Lyric 3. Pick one of the idioms from your play and write a short story that explains the figurative sense (what the idiom actually means).

An Idiom a Day Will Help Keep the Boredom In Schooling Away #3. What are idioms?

An Idiom a Day Will Help Keep the Boredom In Schooling Away #3 What are idioms? Dictionary A- noun- form of expression peculiar to one language; dialect Dictionary B- noun- A form of expression whose understood