1. Reread Kay Ryan's poem, "Home to Roost." one last time.
identify the idiom.
Discuss how she uses the idiom to develop the poem - think, pair, share.
Understand the figurative meaning and the literal meaning of the idiom.
2. Find an idiomatic expression that can be developed into an entire poem.
Idiom sites:
Wikipedia entry * Wiktionary
English Club
Idiom Connection
3. Define the expression figuratively and literally. What literal ideas can you use to illustrate the figurative meaning of the expression?
4. Write a poem based on the idiom... in class directions and activity.
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