Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Aklan
District of Batan
KALANTIAW INSTITUTE
Batan, Aklan
Lesson Plan
Subject: English (Philippine Literature)
Name of Teacher: Fely May D. Pelayo
Grade Level: 7 Quarter: 1st Date Covered: September 6-11, 2022
Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial Philippine literature as a means of
connecting to the past; various reading styles; ways of determining word meaning; the sounds of
English and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject-verb agreement.
Performance Standard
The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the literature of the past; comprehending
texts using appropriate reading styles; participating in conversations using appropriate context-
dependent expressions; producing English sounds correctly and using the prosodic features of
speech effectively in various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.
Learning Competency
Use appropriate idiomatic expressions in a variety of basic interpersonal communicative
situations
Explain the predominance of colloquial and idiomatic expressions in oral communication.
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Define idiom.
b. Use appropriate idiomatic expression by writing a short dialogue script.
c. Identify the meaning of the idiomatic expression presented.
d. Write sentences using idiomatic expressions.
Subject Matter
I. Topic
1. Idioms/Idiomatic Expressions
II. References
Educational Consultant. (2016, April 27). Exercise: Idioms & Idiomatic phrases.
Lessons24x7.Com. https://www.lessons24x7.com/usage/exercise-idioms-idiomatic-phrases/
Erfesoglou, L. (2017, August 14). Idioms: A linguistic journey across cultures. Cultural
Awareness Institute. https://culturalawareness.com/idioms-linguistic-journey-across-cultures/
Idiomatic expressions. (n.d.). Weebly.Com. Retrieved July 13, 2020, from
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almaidiomatic_expressions_and_context_clues.pdf
McMahon, L., Kaplan, M., & Beck, J. (2018, February 21). Should you use idioms in natural
conversations even if it feels awkward? All Ears English.
https://www.allearsenglish.com/idioms-natural-conversations-awkward/
Morgan, C. (n.d.). 377 Common Idioms and Their Meanings (p. 1). Retrieved July 7, 2020,
from https://portallas.com/wp-content/uploads/Idioms.pdf
O’Brien, E. (n.d.). Idiomatic expressions. Grammar Revolution. Retrieved July 7, 2020, from
https://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/idiomatic-expressions.html
Rosen, K., & Faithful, M. (n.d.-a). Hungry eyes. In Art-Sheep. Retrieved July 7, 2020, from
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III. Time Allotment
- 60 minutes
IV. Instructional Materials
- Lecture-module
- Worksheets
V. Values Focus
- Competency
Procedure
I. Preparatory Activities
DIRECTIONS: Observe the following images and answer the following questions. Write your
answers on a separate paper.
What do you think is the meaning of the phrase/expression that you
can see on the image?
What do you think “hungry eyes” means?
II. Lesson Proper
An idiom is an expression or manner of speaking that's used in common parlance. Idioms are
culture specific and may be based on past history not necessarily evident in the modern world.
Understanding where these idiomatic expressions comes from will help to understand its meaning
(Morgan, n.d.).
Idiomatic expressions are curious in their function within language as they mean more than what
each word denotes. Even if idioms are metaphorical and figurative, once understood they serve as a
palpable and distinct feature of any language. They allow the speaker to express themselves,
articulating certain sentiments without explicitly saying so. Furthermore, they offer cultural
understandings into societal standards, principles, and beliefs. Idioms allow us insight into the
thoughts, emotions, and views of the speaker’s background. Language and culture are inextricably
connected (Erfesoglou, 2017).
Now let’s to look at some of the common English idiomatic expressions found on the table below:
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS MEANING
She was tickled pink by the good news. Made very happy
You are hands down the best player on the team. There was no competition.
He’s been down in the dumps lately. Sad or depressed
I feel sick as a dog. Very sick
My grandmother has been under the weather. Not well
Rise and shine! Wake up and be happy!
Close, but no cigar. You were very close, but you did
not make it.
I could play outside till the cows come home. For a very long time
Bring your umbrella. It’s raining cats and dogs out there! Raining very heavily
That sound is driving me up the wall! Making you very annoyed
This assignment is a piece of cake. Very easy
Although he broke a serious rule, he was only given a
Mild punishment
slap on the wrist.
Yikes! This shirt costs an arm and a leg. It is extremely expensive.
I was just pulling your leg. Just joking
It’s Greek to me. I don’t understand.
Keep your chin up. Be happy.
Hold your horses. Be patient
We’re all in the same boat. All of us are in the same situation.
I will clean my room when pigs fly. Never will it happen
He’s a loose cannon. Unpredictable
HOW TO USE IDIOMS PROPERLY?
Here are a couple of rules to using these idioms in your everyday language and experiences
(McMahon et al., 2018):
Try using it at the right time and in the right place but in a natural way.
Don’t force it. Wait until the right situation comes up and then integrate it into conversation.
Consume cultural stuff like TV shows, movies, news, so it feels more natural. See how it is
used there so you can get a feel for its most natural applications.
Use the right mindset. Go for connection not perfection. Use experimentation. Find a
supportive environment and that does not mean that you have to be with a teacher.
When you are ready, take small risks. Maybe try one new expression and see how it goes.
IDIOMS ACROSS CULTURES
Indeed, idiomatic expressions convey a unique aspect of culture, but often we see that various
cultures use a different version of the same phrase. For example, it is all Greek to me, although the
language may change from Greek to Chinese to Arabic, fundamentally, we are all expressing the
difficulty of comprehending what’s before us. Additionally, to live in an ivory tower can be found in
more than 35 languages. Let’s look again at the Indonesian phrase of, while diving, drink water.
Could we relate that to English’s to kill two birds with one stone (Erfesoglou, 2017)?
Scholars of all types have theorized and pondered on why we can trace idiomatic expressions
across languages- from shared ancestral language, to loan translations, to elites corresponding with
one another. Imaginably, the explanation is a combination of numerous reasons. Perhaps one is a
testament to our shared human bond and our need for understanding and connection (Erfesoglou,
2017).
A. Developmental Activities
Task 1. Directions: Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions using context
clues.
1. You’ve got to have some work experience under your belt before you can hope
to get a stable job.
a. have gained a lot of friends from high places who can help you get the job
b. have acquired experience or have satisfactorily achieved something
c. have attained more talent to manipulate interview results
d. have obtained enough financial resources to unwind
2. Now here’s this week’s quiz. It’s time to put your thinking caps on.
a. to feel bombarded and heavy with a difficult task
b. to solve a problem or create an idea by thinking
c. to consider with much deliberation
d. to think with deep meditation
3. Black gold is primarily found in the Middle East.
a. illegal money
b. camel
c. sand
d. oil
4. When he tried to put the blame on Pedro, he was sent away with a flea in his ear.
a. being reprimanded
b. being banished
c. being exiled
d. stinging rebuke
5. To live in grey existence would mean to live a colorless life.
a. confused, at a loss
b. dull, monotonous
c. exciting, full
d. hectic, busy
Task 2. Directions: Study carefully each set of idiomatic expressions and fill in the blank with
the correct idiom. Make changes in the expressions to be used if necessary. You may
also change the form of the verb to show a different tense (e.g., present, past, or past
participle)
make a beast of oneself - eat large quantities of food, leaving little for others
a cat’s nap - a short sleep taken during the day
donkey’s years - a very long time
a fish out of water - someone who feels uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings or
company
smell a rat - detect something suspicious; sense that something is wrong
6. My students had planned to play trick on me, but because they were so quiet and attentive
I ______________________________.
7. Why don’t you take _______________________________ if you’re tired?
8. I always expect that a voracious eater like him will ______________________ on such a
big occasion like this.
9. I didn’t know anyone at the party and I felt like __________________________ among all
my sister’s high school friends.
10. At first, I didn’t recognize Ana when she stopped me in the park because I hadn’t seen her
for ____________________________.
Task 3. Write a very creative short story inspired by your experience during the quarantine
period. Use idiomatic expressions to make it more lively. You can use the Internet
for more idioms.
Criteria:
Storyline – 10 points
Grammar, spelling and mechanics – 10 points
Over-all impact – 10 points
III. Generalization
The teacher will let the students summarize the lesson he/she learned from the lecture-
module.
Evaluation
Test I. Read the following question/statement carefully. Write your answers legibly on a separate
piece of paper (4 points each).
a. In your own words, what is an idiom?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
b. Write a short dialogue script using 2 idiomatic expressions.
c. Write 5 sentences using idiomatic expressions.
Test II. Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms//idiomatic phrases out of the given
alternatives (4 points).
1. To steal the show.
a. To gain popularity.
b. To rob someone of his wealth.
c. To leave the show stealthily.
d. To send someone out of show.
2. To show the door.
a. To extricate someone from service.
b. To escort someone up to door.
c. To repair the house door.
d. To exaggerate about self.
3. To push to the corner.
a. To make someone insignificant.
b. To fight with someone.
c. To make a physical assault.
d. To defeat someone in wrestling
Checked by: JOESIFFY L. VILLALINO
School Principal
