Idiom Discussion or Writing Prompts - Creative Prompts Using Idioms - ELL / ESL

Idiom Discussion or Writing Prompts - Creative Prompts Using Idioms: This activity offers a creative way to engage students in discussions or writing activities using common English idioms. With a focus on fostering lively classroom conversations and inspiring writing among students, this versatile product provides a range of prompts that include idioms to spark writing or discussion.  Ideal for ESL/ELL students, these idiom prompts offer a creative way to introduce idioms in a natural way.

Included in This Idiom Writing or Discussion Prompts Resource:

➡️ 63 Idiom Prompt Cards: Ignite students' creativity and language skills with this comprehensive set of printable idiom prompt cards. Each card features a unique discussion or writing prompt centered around a common English idiom. Through these prompts, students will explore the meaning and usage of the idiom while also working on their speaking or writing skills. Whether used for individual writing exercises, group discussions, or classroom activities, these cards provide a versatile and engaging resource for language learning. They are particularly useful for ELL or ESL students.

Sample Prompts From This Idiom Writing or Discussion Prompts Resource:

• Are you someone who usually jumps on the bandwagon?
• Describe a time when you had to burn the midnight oil.
• What is something that gets under your skin?
• Name a time you, or someone else, went the extra mile.
• Do you clam up when you have to speak in front of a group?
• What is something that you think is a piece of cake? 

What Teachers Are Saying About These Idiom Writing or Discussion Prompts:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve used these two years in a row now with my language learners and have found them very helpful! Idioms are tricky for ELLs and this was a good way for them to incorporate speaking practice after I taught them common idioms.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great resource to introduce idioms and learn about your students too.  I found this especially helpful for some of my ELL students. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great creative way to start my classes with journal prompts all while teaching idioms! Really great for ELL students who might not be familiar with idioms at all.

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