Recognizing Literal and Figurative Language, Idoms & Metaphors

Recognizing Literal and Figurative Language, Idoms & Metaphors Lesson PDF

Lesson summary:

In this 3 part lesson, students will learn how to recognize idioms and explain the difference between literal and figurative language 

Students will determine what assumptions are made in certain situations and text using literal and figurative language.

Subject and topic: 

Language Arts

Grade level: 

3rd - 5th grades

Duration: 

30-90 minutes