idiomatic expressions

CREATIVE WRITING( Journalism Grade 7 )

Today’s Menu1. Use idioms that

show what is ‘good and beautiful’;

2. Illustrate a literal definition of an idiom;

3. Explain the meaning of an idiom;

What is an IDIOM? It is a phrase

where the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words.

My mom will allow me to study in Manila, when pigs fly.

Idiom Exercise

Fill in the blanks with the correct word to come up with sentences containing idioms in different categories. Write your answer on your whiteboard.

COLOR IDIOMS

I saw __________ when the other driver hit my car.

RED

We’re glad to hear that Bob is in the __________ again. He had a heart surgery last month.

PINKWhen someone is in the pink he/she is in good health.

ANIMAL IDIOMS

A little __________ told me that you are getting married very soon.

BIRD= somebody but I will not tell who

I've got _________ in my pants - I can't wait to see my grades tomorrow.

ANTS= excited, worried, can’t keep still

What’s wrong with Jenny? Is she having a bad __________ day?

HAIR

= a day when everything goes wrong

Mrs. Santos wants people to consult her in everything that they do. She has a __________ in every pie.

FINGER

= to be nosy, to be involved in lots of things, to be a control freak

She was on cloud ____________ when she learned that she passed the test.

NINE= be very happy

No, you can’t read my diary. Not until I am _________ six feet under.

SIX

= to be dead and buried

GROUP ACTIVITY

Group 1Quick draw an illustration Of the idiom assigned to you in a way that can be understood by Grades 1-2-3 learners. Assign three (3) members to do the following tasks:• Present the idiom and

give its meaning.• Explain the drawing.• Give a sentence using

the idiom.

Group 2

You have been given three (3) idioms. Act them out for the rest of the class to guess.

Group 3

Write a ‘Can you believe it?’ story using at least three (3) idioms you have learned today. Read the story before the class.

Group 4

Write a prayer using at least three (3) idioms you have learned today. Follow the ACTS format. Assign one member to read the prayer before the class.

ASSIGNMENT List five (5) idioms in Hiligaynon and give their English equivalent. You may ask the help of your Nanay and Tatay, Lola and Lolo, as well as other family members in accomplishing this task. Be ready to share your list in class next meeting.