Stage 1
T writes on the bb 1-2 common examples of idioms similar to the Ss' mother tongue such as a wolf in sheep's clothes and asks Ss to identify if it refers to the very words or to something else. Ss explain the meaning of the given idiom. Then, T tells Ss that an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning of its words is called an idiom.
Stage 2
Ss are given a short text and are asked to underline the idioms from the text.
Stage 3
In pairs, Ss match the given idioms with the definitions.
Stage 4 - follow-up
Ss choose 1 idiom they liked to use it as a key-word for writing a paragraph.
Outstanding! Very well connected and coherent.
RăspundețiȘtergereYOu may want to also point out the metaphorical connection between the actual words used in the idiom and the meaning (as is the case with the tip of the iceberg)- maybet explain it using a picture...
A great day's work!