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“Break a Leg!” and Other Idioms

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Theme:	Idioms
Grades:	9 - 12
Subject:	English
Duration:	60 minutes
Standards & Goals:	California Content Standards - English Language Arts Ninth and Tenth Grade 3.0 Literary Response and Analysis 3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory and symbolism, and explain their appeal.
Objectives:	Students will: Understand and identify idioms in context Discuss the difference between the literal meaning of idioms and their meaning in everyday language Demonstrate their understanding through art or movement

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“Break a Leg!” and Other Idioms

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