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DAILY LESSON LOG IN ENGLISH 7

FIRST QUARTER 2019-2020
Grade 7-A
Date: July 23, 2019 Wednesday
Topic Idiomatic Expressions
Learning  Identify appropriate meaning of idiomatic expressions.
Competenc  Familiarize with commonly used idiomatic expressions.
y  Use appropriate idiomatic expressions in a variety of communication
situations. (EN7V-I-C)
Learning Materials:
Resources Pictures of illustrated idiomatic expressions
Strips of papers
Markers
Power point presentation of idioms
Activity sheet
Laptop
Projector
Adhesive tapes

References:
English 7 Learners Material
http://romel.staff.gunadarma.ac.id/Downloads/files/51876/ENGLISH+IDIOMS
.ppt
https://www.kaplaninternational.com/blog/idioms-jump-at-your-own-shadow
LEARNING ACTIVITY
DELIVERY The teacher will show pictures of illustrated idiomatic expressions and will let
MODE the learners describe each picture.

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(After the class recitation activity, the teacher groups the learners into 8.)

ANALYSIS
 The teacher will instruct the learners to work with their groupmates.
 The teacher will give the following materials to each group:
 Printed illustrations of idiomatic expression
 The teacher will post on the board strips of papers containing the
idiomatic expression and their possible meanings.
 The teacher will instruct the learners to discuss among their
groupmates, choose the correct answers from the board and write
them on the pieces of papers provided for them. After which, the
learners will post their output on the board.
 ANSWERS:
1. Jump at your own shadow-To be overly frightened
2. Jump off the Page-Something that stands out
3. On the rocks-A relationship is experiencing problems
4. Head in the Clouds-Have unrealistic or impractical ideas
5. Hit the books-to begin to study hard
6. Jump through hoops-to go through lots of effort
7. Kill time-to do something that is not interesting to pass time
8. Beat the clock-succeed in something before time is up

ABSTRACTION
 The teacher will discuss the definition of idiomatic expression,
advantages and disadvantages of using them.
 The teacher will show sentences with idiomatic expression. And the
learners will read and analyze the meaning of the underlined words.

1. He tells his girlfriend that he loves her, but he never actually does
anything nice for her. Someone should teach him that actions speak
louder than words.
(Refers to the idea that it’s better to do something than just talk about
it.)
2. I wanted to intervene when they were yelling at each other, but that
would have just added fuel to the fire.
(Something that worsen an already bad situation.)
3. I kept trying to steer the conversation back to his alibi. But he
wouldn’t stop beating around the bush, bringing up things totally off
topic.
(Avoiding the main issue.)
4. It was raining so hard that our cab was late, and we were late to our
reservation at the restaurant. Turns out everyone who ate there at
night got food poisoning. I guess the bad weather was a blessing in
disguise!
(Something good and beneficial that did not initially seem that
way.)
5. Is tonight your big performance? Break a leg!
(Something you say to someone you want to wish luck on.)
 The teacher will show more examples of idiomatic expressions.
 Food idioms
 Animal idioms
 Funny idioms
 Body idioms

APPLICATION
GROUP ACTIVITY
Having assigned an idiomatic expression per group, the teacher will let each
group use the assigned idiom in a conversation given the following situations.

Group 1: in a cemetery (Jump at your own shadow)

Group 2: inside the classroom (Jump off the Page)
Group 3: at home (On the rocks)
Group 4: in the library (Head in the Clouds)
Group 5: in a university (Hit the books)
Group 6: family reunion (Jump through hoops)
Group 7: at the canteen (Kill time)
Group 8: meeting elementary friends (Beat the clock)

Assessment Read the paragraph below and fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic
expression. Use the pictures given as your guide.
(see attached worksheet)
 Answers:
1. armed to the teeth (armed with a lot of weapons or with very effective
weapons)
2. heart in his mouth (feeling extremely nervous)
3. in hot water (to be in or get into a difficult situation in which you are in
danger of being criticized or punished)
4. face the music (to accept consequences, to own up to the responsibility
created by one's actions)
5. best foot forward (To show oneself in the best or most positive way
possible; to make a favorable impression.)
6. strike while the iron was hot (to take advantage of
an opportunity as soon as it exists)
7. heart was in his boots (they feel very sad, disappointed, worried)
8. hear a pin drop (to describe a situation where there was complete
silence)
9. I’ve got your back (To be willing and prepared to help or defend
someone; to look out for someone in case they need assistance. )
Remarks

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Activities
Prepared by:

JONALYN P. NGAPPOL, TIII

Teacher
Noted:
ARLENE C. HILARIO, PIII
School Head
 Worksheet on Idiomatic Expressions
Read the paragraph below and fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression. Use the
pictures given as your guide.

The soldier was1. _______________________. He had his 2. ______________________. He

was in 3. ____________________. It was time to 4 . _________________________.He put his

5. ___________________________. He hoped to 6. __________________________________even

though his 7. _________________________. You could 8. _____________________________, when

suddenly he turned a corner and found his brother hiding in the long grass. ‘I’ve

9._______________________,’ his brother whispered.