Animal Idioms in English! (ELL Friendly!)
In this one-time class, students will learn 12 English idioms about animals, expanding their vocabulary with figurative language.
Megan N., TESOL, M.A French
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(161)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be informally assessed through a Kahoot.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this one-time class, students will explore English idioms or idiomatic expressions about animals. Prior to class, students will be given a PDF and notesheet to take notes and answer questions throughout class. Students will be asked to participate by reading from a Google slide presentation while taking notes at home! We will talk about 12 idioms that are commonly used in English such as "cat got your tongue" and "open a can of worms". Students will learn what situations would apply to each idiom and practicing choosing the right one! After we have taken notes and answered questions on paper, we will play a Kahoot game to test our knowledge. This class is appropriate for kids ages 9-12 who's native language is English and also English language learners!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify and describe 12 animal-themed idiomatic expressions in English.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No accounts or sign-ins are required. I will be sharing my screen for the Google slide show.
**Students will be given a direct link to the kahoot game (they can enter it into a browser, click a link or scan the QR code with a tablet) but they will not need to sign in or have an account to play!
Supply List
Students will be sent a 2 page PDF to take notes and answer 2 sets of multiple choice questions during class (optional).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2020
4.9
161reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Megan and I'm a mom, a teacher, and a world traveler! I love learning languages and discovering new cultures, having lived in the US, France, Belgium and Ecuador. I have a passion for teaching and connecting with kids. I have been teaching French at all levels for over 12 years. I'm a native English speaker from New York who truly enjoys helping French language learners understand this complicated language in easy to understand and fun ways! I try engaging learners with new technology, music, videos and games whenever possible. My style is warm, welcoming and allows for students to take risks with new languages in a safe space. I have a B.A in French, Spanish and Education and a M.A in French, Language Literature & Culture. I also hold an advanced certificate in TESOL. I've been a certified teacher in the United States for over 10 years and have taught in public schools for most of my career.
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Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-8 learners per class
