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13.5.1 Creative Writing: Idioms
English · Grade 9 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Meanings of idioms such as peace of mind and bury the hatchet
- Using idioms in narrative compositions
- Using idioms appropriately in speech and writing
What you will be able to do
- explain the meaning of given idioms in different contexts
- use a variety of idioms in writing narrative compositions
- encourage peers to use idioms appropriately in speech and writing
Key questions
“What are idioms?”
“Which idioms are you familiar with?”
Lessons
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Idioms are more than words
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizFind the meaning of eight common idioms and match each one to the right context.
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Weaving idioms into a story
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlan and write a narrative composition that uses idioms naturally, then tally idioms in the work of peers.