Idiomatic Expressions · B5 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.3.7.1.1 - Identify, explain and use idiomatic expressions correctly

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define what an idiomatic expression is and explain why idioms cannot be understood word for word.
Identify at least five idiomatic expressions when they appear in a sentence.
Explain the meaning of given idiomatic expressions in context, including “take after” and “pull down”.
Use at least three idiomatic expressions correctly in their own spoken and written sentences.
Work with a partner to create a short dialogue that includes at least two idiomatic expressions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar and Usage at Word and Phrase Levels (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Idiomatic Expressions (3.7)
Content standard: B5.3.7.1 - Understand and use idiomatic expressions appropriately in speech and in writing
Indicator: B5.3.7.1.1 - Identify, explain and use idiomatic expressions correctly
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 116
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise idiomatic expressions such as: i. Take after (to resemble) ii. To pull down(to destroy the reputation of someone)
- Provide a number of idiomatic expressions and discuss their meaning (in context) with learners.
- Help learners to interpret given idiomatic expressions in contexts. E.g. i. Kofi takes after his father. ii. They pulled down the Mr. Badu.
- Have learners use idiomatic expressions in their own sentences.