Idioms That Use Anatomy Vocabulary - Free ESL Lesson Plan Download

Idioms that use anatomy vocabulary: Imagine being a new English learner and being told to break a leg or pick his brain. Idioms that use anatomy can be weird and downright scary, so this lesson is a must for your ESL students.

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1. ID5 – Idioms that use anatomy vocabulary Off2Class lesson plan ESL Lesson Plan © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
2. Thank you for downloading your FREE Off2Class lesson plan! This teacher-led lesson plan is designed using the communicative approach - perfect for teaching students online or in any screen-enabled classroom. To access the Teacher Notes and Answer Key, or to assign homework, click here to set up your FREE Off2class account. Don’t forget to join the discussion on Facebook to get access to other great tools for online ESL instruction. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
3. Name the parts of the body B C A D E F © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 3
4. Do you know idioms using parts of the body? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 4
5. A. James screamed at the top of his lungs. But I don’t know if he was angry or frightened. B. She always has butterflies in her stomach before she gives a presentation in front of a large group of people. Guess the meaning from the context © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 5
6. A. I’m so glad I finally told you the truth. It feels good to get it off my chest. B. She spent all night studying for the test. She knew every word on the vocabulary list by heart. Guess the meaning from the context © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 6
7. Create a sentence about each image at the top of one’s lungs (as loud as one can yell) have butterflies in one’s stomach (to be very nervous) get something off one’s chest (talk about something that has been bothering you) A B C know something by heart (memorize information) D © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 7
8. A. He was afraid of flying, but he booked a flight anyway. The day of the flight he got cold feet and decided to stay home. B. I bought a lottery ticket at the gas station. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it has the winning numbers. Guess the meaning from the context © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 8
9. A. I know that you know a lot about sociology. Do you mind if I pick your brain for a bit? B. He quit his teaching job because his heart wasn’t in it anymore. Guess the meaning from the context © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 9
10. Create a sentence about each image get cold feet (to feel frightened to do something that you had planned to do) keep one’s fingers crossed (hope for good luck) pick someone’s brain (get information about a subject by asking someone who is very knowledgeable about that subject) A B C heart not in something (not interested in or enthusiastic about something) D © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 10
11. A. We got into a fight a few days ago, and she has been giving me the cold shoulder ever since. B. I didn’t understand anything. It went completely over my head. Guess the meaning from the context © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 11
12. A. Sarah has her hands full, working two jobs and taking care of the children. B. Really? You won the lottery? You must be pulling my leg. Guess the meaning from the context © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 12
13. Create a sentence about each image give someone the cold shoulder (to intentionally treat someone in an unfriendly way) go over one’s head (beyond one’s ability to understand) have one’s hands full (to be very busy) A B C pull someone’s leg (play a trick on someone; try to deceive in a playful way) D © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 13
14. Describe a time when you… …had butterflies in your stomach …screamed at the top of your lungs …picked someone’s brain …kept your fingers crossed …knew something by heart …bit your tongue …had your hands full © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 14
15. 1st April is April Fools Day… …on this day, people pull one another’s legs. Has anyone ever pulled your leg? Have you ever pulled someone else’s leg? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 15
16. These idioms contain the word ear. Match each idiom to its meaning. in one ear and out the other to be all ears heard, but immediately forgotten to listen intently play something by ear to not make plans, but instead make a decision based upon what happens © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 16
17. Which students are all ears? For which is the information going in one ear and out the other? Susan Tammy Jacob Brian © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 17
18. Do you like to make plans or do you prefer to play things by ear? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 18
19. “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.” What do you think this means? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 19
20. 1. Stop screaming at the top of your ________; you’re giving me a headache. 2. You can start your speech now. Everyone is all ______. 3. She had butterflies in her ________ before the big audition. 4. He taught his daughter to know his cell phone number by ________. Complete the sentences ears stomach lungs heart © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 20
21. 5. I don’t think I can do it. I have cold _______. 6. I’m keeping my _______ crossed that you’ll do well. 7. He picked the doctor’s _________ about his illness. Complete the sentences brain feet fingers hair © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 21
22. 8. He doesn’t enjoy his job these days. I can tell that his _______ isn’t in it anymore. 9. She gave me the cold _______ after she found out that I had lied to her. 9. The chemistry lesson went completely over my _______. I understood nothing. Complete the sentences shoulder eye head heart © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 22
23. 11. I’m sorry I can’t help you. My _____ are full this week. 12.Please tell me that you are pulling my ________. 13.The lecture went in one ______ and out the other. 14.Let’s make a deal. You scratch my _______ and I’ll scratch yours. Complete the sentences leg back hands ear © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 23