Having Fun With Colorful Idioms
In this introductory class about idioms, students will learn about "colorful" idioms, such as "tinkled pink" and "caught red-handed;" write their own sentences with idiomatic phrases, and illustrate them.
Trojanna Fields
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(158)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Students will learn about idioms, specifically idioms using "color" words, such as being "caught red-handed," "got the green light" and "feeling blue," just to name a few. They will learn what they mean, why they are used, how they are used in sentences, and how we can use them in everyday speech and writing to intensify the feeling of a situation or event. ("I was tickled pink when I received a puppy for my birthday!") The first 30 minutes will be open discussion about idioms, along with the various examples, including their literal and figurative meanings along with illustrations being shown to deepen their understanding. The last 30 minutes will be the students making application on paper -- writing their own sentences or a brief story with the idioms we discussed, along with illustrations to go with their writings.Learning Goals
In this introductory class, students will increase their vocabulary by learning about idioms and how they can be used in speaking and in writing.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a pencil, paper (preferably unlined) and colored pencils or crayons.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
158reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from George Mason University
Hello Everyone. My name is Trojanna Fields. I have been an educator since 2006, including working in childcare, teaching in a homeschool group, elementary/middle school teacher in the Maryland Public School system, and, currently, as an online educator in reading/language arts for children ages 7-13.
I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching.
I love helping students build their reading, writing, and vocabulary skills, including figurative language, through music, stories, and plays.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-6 learners per class
