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Dishonest Idioms

For Students 4th - 6th
In this idiom worksheet, students compete multiple choice questions, selecting the correct word to complete a set of idioms, 20 total. Page contains links to additional activities.
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Idiom Quizes-Arm/Hand /Finger

For Students Higher Ed
In this idiom activity, students choose an idiom to replace the given expression.  Students complete 14 multiple choice questions using the drop down menu for each.
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Worksheet
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Idioms 1

For Students 4th - 6th
For this idiom worksheet, students complete 6 multiple choice questions, selecting the correct idiom. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Unit Plan
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Name That Phrase

For Teachers 5th
Students identify the American language, how it has changed and effected culture, and become familiar with idioms. In this American language lesson, students study the eight parts of speech, identify literal and figurative speech, study...
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Idioms Beginning with Q

For Students 4th - 5th
In this idiom worksheet, students complete 5 multiple choice questions, selecting the correct meaning of idioms beginning with the letter Q. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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Idioms with Body Parts

For Students 4th - 6th
In this idiom worksheet, students match bolded idioms in sentences with their meaning. Students may click an "answer" button for immediate feedback, worksheet is labeled ESL but is not exclusive.
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Idioms Beginning with W

For Students 4th - 6th
In this idiom worksheet, students complete 9 multiple choice questions, selecting the meaning of idioms beginning with W. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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Idioms Beginning with Y

For Students 4th - 6th
In this idioms instructional activity, students complete 8 multiple choice questions, matching idioms that begin with Y to their meanings. Students may click an "answer" button for immediate feedback.
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Idioms Beginning With D

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Idioms interactive worksheet, students recognize idioms beginning with d. Students complete ten sentences by choosing the correct meaning of the idiom.
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Idioms Beginning With I

For Students 6th - 8th
In this idioms instructional activity, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the meaning of idioms beginning with I.
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Classroom JR: Synonyms

For Teachers 1st
In this synonym learning exercise, 1st graders draw a line from one word to its like word or synonym match. The words all deal with young love and the objective is for students to enhance their understanding of synonyms.
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Just One Is Right! (Common Idioms)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this idioms worksheet, students examine 7 pictures and read the first half of sentences about them. students read the 4 choices of common idioms and select the one that best completes the sentence. Example: Before exams students (burn...
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Common Idioms 1

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, pupils learn that idioms are spoken or written sentences where the meaning is not obvious. Students match the 10 idioms to their meanings.
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Idioms in Spoken or Written Sentences

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts learning exercise, learners discover idioms and their meanings. Students match 10 common idioms with their meaning keywords from a word bank. Example: He's over the hill. (too old)
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Vocabulary: Idioms/Phrasal Verbs (To Get)-Part 2

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks to complete ten sentences with idioms. Each sentence contains a blank space and three options to use.
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Parts of the Body-- Fill in the Sentence Gaps

For Students 5th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students study 20 body part names in a word bank. Students fit these into the sentences so they make sense in the idiom. Example: He was only paying --- service to your idea. (lip). Note: U.S. students may...
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Vocabulary; Idioms/Phrasal Verbs-Parts of the Body-Part 1

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this foreign language worksheet, students are given 10 sentences that use a body part in an idiomatic phrase. They select the word that best completes the idiom.
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This is Straight From The Horse's Mouth

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use a PowerPoint presentation to explore the history of idioms, how they are used in our language today, and practice using idioms themselves. After the presentation, each student is given an idiom to research.
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Norse Mythology

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read several selections of Norse mythology and compare this mythology to others studied in the past. They are introduced to runes. They read poetry and compile a class book of favorite poems. They define idioms and cite...
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Idioms/Figures Of Speech

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students are given a list of idioms by their teacher. Each student creates a Kid Pix document, chooses one of the idioms then uses the tools and stamps to portray their idiom. All of the student's creations go into a slide show.
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Other

Shakepeare Study Guide: Much Ado About Nothing: Summary and Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a summary and analysis of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing including a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, figures of speech, metaphors of fire, Dogberry's Malaporpisms, animal imagery, and study questions and...
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Handout
University of Victoria (Canada)

U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary and Rhetorical Terms: An Alphabetical List

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an alphabetical list of literary and rhetorical terms; each includes a definition and examples.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Understanding and Analysis of Literary Text: Syntax

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module that teaches students about syntax in six mini-lessons: Introduction, What is Syntax?, The Building Blocks of Syntax-Clauses and Phrases, Adding on-Figures of Speech, and Your Turn.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Style Chart [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief organizer in which students can analyze a given selection's writing style. Includes sections on diction, figures of speech, images, and sentence structure.