COLEGIO DE LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION

The School of the Archdiocese of Capiz

Roxas city

College of Education
College of Arts, Sciences and Education

Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan

READING

I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson the student is expected to:

A. define what is idiomatic expression;

B. give the correct meaning of the idiomatic expressions used in the selection,
C. accomplish a theme diagram of the story, and;
D. read closely to get specific and implicitly stated information

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Idiomatic Expression and Theme Diagramming

Reference: https://wp.ort.org.il/maalot/files/2014/02/The-Blanket-by-Floyd-Dell.pdf

https://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/idiomatic-
expressions.html

theidioms.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvsopmnMfg8

Materials: Handout, ppt presentation, video presentation

Skills: Vocabulary, critical thinking, comprehension

III. Procedure

A. Pre-reading

1. Motivation The teacher will ask the student what is an extended family and does
she or he have an extended family.
 2. Vocabulary Development The teacher will discuss briefly what an idiomatic
expression is.

The teacher will ask the student to match the idiomatic expression with its
correct meaning.

A B

1. fuss over someone a. to run away or flee

2. get in the way b. to give effusive, insincere praise
3. take oneself off c. to consider a nuisance
4. go away in a huff d. to go away
5. run off e. to leave indignantly and angrily

B. During reading

The teacher will give a copy of the story. The Blanket, and then the student will
read it silently.

The Blanket by Floyd Dell

It was a fine September night. A thin white moon rose over the valley. Peter,
eleven years old, did not see the moon. He did not feel the cool September breeze blow
into the kitchen, for his thoughts were fixed on a red and black blanket on the kitchen
table.

The blanket was a gift from his Dad to his Grandad . . . a going-away gift. They
said that Grandad was going away . . . that's what they called it "going away."

Peter had not really believed his Dad would send Grandad away. But now --
there it was -- the going-away gift. Dad had bought it that very morning. And this was
the last evening he and his Grandad would have with each other.

Together the old man and the young boy washed the supper dishes. Dad had
gone out . . . with that woman he was to marry. He would not be back for some time.
When the dishes were finished, the old man and the boy went outside and sat under the
moon. "I'll get my harmonica and play for you," the old man said. "I'll play some of the
old tunes." But instead of the harmonica, he brought out the blanket. It was a big,
double blanket. "Now, isn't that a fine blanket?!" said the old man, smoothing it over his
knees. "And isn't your father a kind man to be giving the old man a blanket like this to go
away with? It costs something, it did look at the wool in it! And warm it will be these
cold winter nights to come. There will be no other blanket like it up there."

It was like Grandad to be saying that. He was trying to make it easier. Ever since
they had talked about "going away," Grandad had said it was his idea. Imagine -- leaving
a warm house and friends to go to that building . . . that government place where he
would be with so many other old fellows, having the best of everything. But Peter had
not really believed Dad would do it .. . until this night when he brought home the
blanket. "Oh, yes, it's a fine blanket," Peter said and got up and went into the house. He
wasn't the kind to cry, and besides, he was too old for that. He had just gone in to get
Grandad's harmonica.

The blanket dropped to the floor as the old man took the harmonica. It was the
last night they would have together. Neither the old man nor the young boy had to say a
word. Grandad played a few notes and then said, "You'll remember this one."

The thin moon was high overhead and the gentle breeze blew down the valley.
The last time, Peter thought. He would never hear Grandad play again. It was well that
Dad was moving to a new house -- away from here. He did not want to sit here outside
on fine evenings under a white moon with Grandad gone. The music ended, and the two
sat for a few minutes in silence Then Grandad spoke "Here is something happier."

Peter sat and looked out over the valley. Dad would marry that girl. Yes, that girl
who had kissed him and who had said she would try to be a good mother to him and all
that.

The tune stopped suddenly and Grandad said, "It's a poor tune, except to be
dancing to." And then, "It's a fine girl your father's going to marry. He will feel young
again with a pretty wife like that. And what would an old fellow like me do around the
house . . . getting in the way . . . an old fool with all the talk about backaches and pains!
"And then there will be babies coming, and I don't want to be around listening to them
cry all hours of the night. No, it's best that I leave. Well, one more tune or two, and then
we will get to bed, get some sleep. In the morning I'll get my new blanket and take my
leave. Listen to this. It's a bit of a sad tune but a nice one for a night like this."

They did not hear the two people coming down the road, Dad and the pretty girl
with a hard bright face like a doll. But they heard her laugh and the tune stopped
suddenly.
 Dad did not say a word, but the girl walked up to Grandad and said prettily, "I'll
not be seeing you in the morning, so I came over to say good-bye." "It's kind of you,"
said Grandad, looking down at the floor; and then seeing the blanket at his feet, he bent
down to pick it up. "And will you look at this," he said, sounding himself like a little boy.
"Isn't this a fine blanket my son has given me to go away with? " "Yes," she said, "it's a
fine blanket." She felt the wool again . . and said, "A fine blanket indeed." She turned to
Dad and said to him coldly, "Must have cost a pretty penny.

Dad cleared his throat . . . "I . . . I wanted him to have the best. . . ." The girl
stood there, still looking at the blanket. "Mmmm . . . it's a double one, too." "Yes," the
old man said, "it's a double one . . . a fine blanket for an old fellow to be going away
with."

The boy suddenly walked into the house. He could hear the girl, still talking
about the expensive blanket. He heard his Dad get angry in his slow way. And now, she
was leaving. As Peter came out, the girl turned and called back, "No matter what you
say, he doesn't need a double blanket!" Dad looked at her with a funny look in his eye.
"She is right, Dad," the boy said. "Grandad doesn't need a double blanket. Here, Dad " --
and he held out a pair of scissors -- "Cut it, Dad . . . cut the blanket in two." Both of them
looked at the boy surprised. "Cut it in two, I tell you, Dad. And keep the other half"
"That’s not a bad idea "said Grandad gently. "I don't need such a big blanket." "Yes "
the boy said "a single blanket is enough for an old man when he's sent away. We’ll save
the other half, Dad; it will come in useful later." "Now what do you mean by that?"
asked Dad. "I mean," said the boy slowly, "that I'll give it to you, Dad -- when you're old
and I'm sending you away." There was a big silence, and then Dad went over to
Grandad and stood before him, not saying a word.

But Grandad understood, for he put out his hand and laid it on Dad's shoulder.
Peter was watching them. And he heard Grandad whisper softly . . . "It's all right, son. I
knew you didn't mean it. . .." And then Peter cried. But it didn't matter because all three
were crying together.

2. The teacher will explain about theme and the student will accomplish the
theme diagram afterwards by answering the three questions.

` Theme Diagram

Step 1: What is the subject or "big idea of the selection?

Step 2: What do the characters do or say that is related to the subject?

Step 3: What do these details tell us about parent-child relationship?

 C. Post-reading

For comprehension response the teacher will ask the following questions:

1. What is the family problem?

2. What made Dad decide to send Granddad away?
3. Did the old man really want to go away? Prove your answer.
4. How did the author establish the strong relationship between Petey and
Granddad?
5. Pick out incident that characterize the woman
6. What do you think happened to the wedding plan? Why?
7. What is the significance of the blanket in the story?
8. Could the story happen in a Filipino setting? Why or why not?

IV. Discussion.

1. The teacher will show a short video clip about idioms.

Lecture:

Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language that have a meaning

different from the meaning of the words in the expression.

Here's an example of an idiomatic expression:

Hold your tongue. This idiom doesn't actually mean that you should stick your
fingers in your mouth and grab a hold of your tongue. It means that you
shouldn't talk. People "hold their tongues" when they're in situations where they
want to talk, but it would be better if they didn't. So, while their tongue is ready
to do some talking, they "hold" it and don't say anything.

Idioms & Culture Every language has idioms, and they can be difficult to learn if
you're not a native speaker of that language. If English isn't your native language,
the best thing that you can do is have conversations with native speakers and ask
them about phrases that you don't understand. Since idioms are influenced by
the culture, learning the idioms of a language can be very interesting and
enlightening!

An idiom's symbolic sense is quite different from the literal meaning or definition
of the words of which it is made. There are a large number of Idioms and they are used
very commonly in all languages. There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic
expressions in the English language.

Idioms in fact, evolve the language; they are the building blocks of a language
and civilization. They also have great intensity to make a language interesting and
dynamic. Idioms bring a spectacular illustration to everyday speech. They provide
interesting insights into the use of words, languages and the thought processes of their
speakers. They have a sense of mystery and fun about them.

So what makes idioms difficult?

The answer is their "meaning". Idioms are not easy to understand - especially for
non-native speakers, because their meanings are usually metaphorical. This
characteristic of idioms makes them strange and difficult to understand for English
learners.

Common English idioms and phrases, with their meaning and examples:
a hot potato
Meaning: a controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
Example: The subject of bullying and fighting in my school is a hot potato.

piece of cake
Meaning: something that is easy to do
Example: Learning English is a piece of cake as long as you do it with our website.

once in a blue moon

Meaning: very rarely
Example: I go to visit my grandfather only once in a blue moon; he lives in a remote farm
house.

a bed of roses
Meaning: easy option
Example: Taking care of my younger sister is no bed of roses; she is very silly.
raining cats and dogs
Meaning: raining very heavily
Example: I wanted to go to play outside, but it was raining cats and dogs yesterday.
 devil's advocate
Meaning: one who presents a counter argument
Example: Hey Jack! You're always playing devil's advocate! Give it a rest and mind your
own business.

miss the boat

Meaning: miss the chance.
Example: Peter wanted to enter the drawing competition, but he was too late to enter,
and he missed the boat.

apple of eye
Meaning: someone very precious or dear
Example: Every kid in the world is the apple of their parents' eye(s).

zip your lip

Meaning: to stop talking
Example: I don't want to hear another sound out of you. Now do as you're told and zip
your lip.

V. Evaluation

Directions: Below are set of idioms with their meanings. Fill in the blanks with the
suitable idioms.

jump through hoops - to do a lot of extra things so you can have or do something
you want

shooting my mouth - making reckless or exaggerated statements

jumped out of his skin - reacted strongly to shock or surprise

paid through the nose - paid excessively

put her best foot forward - embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto.

jump the gun - begin something before preparations for it are complete

a long face - a sad face

scared the pants off - frightened someone very badly

catch David's/his eye - attract his attention/interest

carrying a torch for him - secretly loving someone who does not love you
 over the moon - extremely pleased and happy

nice as pie - surprisingly very kind and friendly

I Love You Just the Way You Are

David fell in love with Amy the first day he saw her. The thing he loved about her
was that she was different from all the other girls. She didn't talk about clothes and
shopping all the time. She was always as 1.) __________________________ to him. But
he was a bit shy and he didn't want to 2.) _____________________ so he waited until
they got to know each other before asking her out. After several months, he said, "Amy
would you like to go to the cinema with me on Saturday night?" He was 3.)
________________________ when she said, "I'd love to". On Saturday morning Amy got
up early and went shopping. She wanted to 4.) __________________________ and
impress David. She had also been 5.) _____________________ for a long time. All the
other girls wore fancy clothes and make-up so she decided to do the same. She went to
the trendiest shop in town and bought some tight pants and long boots. She 6.)
________________________for it but she didn't mind. If she could 7.)
_____________________then it was all worth it.

That evening she met David out the front of the cinema. When he saw her he
nearly 8.) _________________________"Amy, you nearly 9.) ____________________
me! What have you done? You look awful!" He exclaimed. Amy started to cry.

"Oh, I'm sorry for 10.) _____________________________ off. Don't pull such
11.) _______________________ Amy. It's just that you were so beautiful before. I love
you just the way you are," he explained.

Amy realized her mistake. She didn't need to 12.) _____________________ or

be like all the other girls. This was true love.

VI. Assignment

Write a letter to your parents or grandparents expressing your love and care for them using
idiomatic expressions.