Idioms Posters & Task Cards for Teaching Figurative Language
 
Teaching idioms is so fun but they can be hard for kids to comprehend - especially for those literal learners! This printable resource provides multiple ways for students to experience and understand figurative language. It will help them distinguish between the non-literal and literal meaning of different idioms and explain each one in their own words. 
 
 
🔵 WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE?
 
Idioms Posters
There are 20 posters in this set. Each poster includes an idiom, its definition, and a picture of the literal meaning. They feature easy to read fonts and bright, eye catching illustrations. These posters can be cut apart and used as a matching activity or left whole to use on a bulletin board display or as visual aids during instruction. They are especially helpful for English language learners who often need picture support to understand new vocabulary. Posters and anchor charts are a great way to meet this need.
 
Each poster measures 8 x 10". 
 
Idioms Task Cards
This resource also includes a set of task cards that let students practice using sentence-level context to understand word meaning. On each card, they will read a sentence that contains an idiom and then choose the correct meaning.
 
Includes
16 task cards
recording sheet
answer key
 
The task cards are provided in two sizes:
quarter page (4 cards per page)
full page 
 
The smaller cards are just the right size for use by individual students. They make a great addition to literacy centers or small group instruction. They can also be used to play Scoot. The full page cards are useful during whole group instruction and can be projected onto your interactive whiteboard.
 
 
🟢 The idioms you will get with 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
 
These are all common idioms that students may encounter as part of everyday speech.  
 
 
🟣 This resource supports the following third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade Common Core Standards:
 
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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