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Valentine's Day Idioms

To make a long story short, idioms are a fun addition to the English language! Use this lesson with your students to determine the meaning of common idioms— specifically those associated with Valentine's Day.
Grade:
Fourth Grade
View aligned standards
L.4.5.b

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to explain the meaning of common idioms.

Introduction

(5 minutes)
  • Ask students a series of questions to see if they know the answers:
    • If something costs an arm and a leg, what does that mean? (Answer: It means something is expensive.)
    • What does it mean when I say that I have the best of both worlds? (Answer: It means I have all the advantages or all the good things.)
    • If I’m feeling a bit under the weather, how am I feeling? (Answer: It means I'm feeling slightly ill.)
    • If something happens once in a blue moon, what does that mean? (Answer: It means it happens once in a while, or it is not a normal occurrence.)
  • Explain to students that you just quizzed them on some of the most common idioms. Today they will learn about more common idioms and their meanings.