IDIOMS Activities Posters Reading Task Cards 3rd 4th Grade Figurative Language

Idioms are so fun to teach but can be hard for kids to comprehend, especially for those literal learners! This resource provides multiple ways for students to experience and understand figurative language. It will help them distinguish between the literal and nonliteral meanings and explain what each idiom means.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

Idioms Posters

Each poster (20 in all) includes an idiom, definition, and a literal illustration. They can be cut apart and used as a matching activity or left together as visual aids. These are especially helpful for your English language learners!

Idioms Task Cards

Students will read a sentence that contains an idiom and choose the correct meaning.

Includes

• 16 task cards
• recording sheet
• answer key

The task cards are provide in two sizes - quarter page for printing and using in class, and full page for use through your interactive whiteboard.

The idioms included in this resource are:

• once in a blue moon
• bend over backwards
• the apple of my eye
• back to square one
• an arm and a leg
• add fuel to the fire
• a piece of cake
• a dime a dozen
• cry over spilt milk
• go out on a limb
• hit the hay
• hit the nail on the head
• keep your chin up
• let sleeping dogs lie
• under the weather
• raining cats and dogs
• let the cat out of the bag
• barking up the wrong tree
• a drop in the bucket
• when pigs fly

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DIGITAL OPTION:

This product is enabled as an Easel Activity. The task cards are already prepared for digital use with self-checking answers and embedded audio that reads the question aloud. These can be assigned through your online learning platform to be complete on any device. For more information on Easel Activities see this GETTING STARTED GUIDE.

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This resource can be used in both whole group and literacy centers and then kept on display for reference. The digital option allows even your virtual students to access the material.

WHAT OTHER TEACHERS HAD TO SAY...

❤️ Debra S. said, "These are exceptional quality. The borders are not a distraction. Pictures are clear. The words can be seen from across the room. These idiom posters are professionally done! I love them."

❤️ Anthony B. said, "I have used this in a small group setting as well as a station for discussing the literal and implied meaning of the type of figurative language. The students have a fun time visualizing and trying to make meaning of the given card. This is a very powerful and enriching way to learn about figurative language and using them in correct contexts."

❤️ Upper Grade Prieto said, "Exactly what I needed for my lesson. I put them under my ELMO and my students loved it. I then put up on my bulletin board and will definitely use again. I teach 3rd but this definitely applies to more grades and I am happy I can use it if I ever teach 5th and 6th. recommend!"

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STANDARDS SUPPORTED BY THIS RESOURCE

CCSSL.3.5a
Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps).

CCSSL.4.5, CCSSL.5.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

CCSSL.4.5b, CCSSL.5.5b
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

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