A Semi Detailed Lesson Plan
A Semi Detailed Lesson Plan
A Semi Detailed Lesson Plan
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson students will be able to
a. define what is idiomatic expression;
b. give the correct meaning of the idiomatic expressions used in the selection;
c. accomplish a theme diagram of the story; and;
d. read closely to get specific and implicitly stated information.
2. Vocabulary Development
The teacher will discuss briefly what an idiomatic expression is.
The teacher will ask the student to match the idiomatic expression with its
correct meaning.
A B
1. Break a leg a. give away a secret
2. Pull someone’s leg b. very happy
3. Spill the beans c. go to sleep
4. On cloud nine d. good luck
5. Hit the sack e. to joke with someone
B. During reading
The teacher will give a copy of the story, The Blanket, and then the
student will read it silently afterwards.
The teacher will explain about theme and the student will accomplish the
theme diagram afterwards by answering the three questions.
Theme Diagram
Step 1: What is the subject or “big idea” of the selection?
Step 2: What do the characters do or say that is related to the subject?
Step 3: What do these details tell us about parent-child relationship?
C. Post-reading
For comprehension response the teacher will ask the following questions:
IV. Evaluation
Directions: Below are set of idioms with their meanings. Fill in the blanks with the
suitable idioms.
jump through hoops- to do a lot of extra things so you can have or do something
you want
shooting my mouth- making reckless or exaggerated statements
jumped out of his skin-reacted strongly to shock or surprise
paid through the nose- paid excessively
put her best foot forward-embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto.
jump the gun-begin something before preparations for it are complete
a long face-a sad face
scared the pants off-frightened someone very badly
catch David’s/his eye-attract his attention/interest
carrying a torch for him-secretly loving someone who does not love you
over the moon-extremely pleased and happy
nice as pie- surprisingly very kind and friendly
V. Assignment
Write a letter to your parents or grandparents expressing your love and care for them
using idiomatic expressions.