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Literal and Non-literal Meanings of Words and Idioms

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In this lesson, students will distinguish the literal and non-literal meanings of verbal and written content in different contexts. The lesson targets adult learners of English who have demonstrated Grades 3- 4 or B-C reading level. Learners will demonstrate an understanding of idioms by using context clues in the sentences to help figure out the meanings of idioms, by drawing out idioms without using words or letters, by giving written tips using idioms, and by creating greeting cards.

Material Type: Assessment, Diagram/Illustration, Homework/Assignment, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Ms. Alex Elrington

Parts of speech - Mad Libs

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The students will examine their knowledge of the parts of speech with this fun game of mad libs. The teacher provides them with a story of his or her own authorship, which contains a series of blanks where the student must write a word from the corresponding part of speech in order to make the story their own.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Game

Author: Christian Hernandez