Reading

Euphemisms
Standards

Objective(s)
1. TLWBAT define and
identify examples of
euphemisms.

Assessment
1. Teacher observation
2. TLW match a
euphemism with its
meaning.
3. TLW complete the
euphemism handout with
accuracy.

CCSS:
RL.5.4: Determine the
meaning of words and
phrases as they are used
in a text, including
EQ: What are
figurative language such euphemisms?
as metaphors and
similes.
Materials and Resources: (1) Bud, Not Buddy (2) Anchor Chart-Euphemisms
(3) Handout (4) Sticky Notes (5) Reading Journal (6) Video (on flipchart)
Lesson Introduction
To begin the lesson, the teacher will read Bud, Not
*How will you engage
Buddy aloud. Students will complete their sticky note
your students in the
thinking for the day.
topic?
The teacher will tell students that today they will be
discovering euphemisms. They will be taking a few
notes in their Reading Journal, discussing examples,
and identifying the meanings of euphemisms.

Procedure
*Be specific give stepby-step instructions

Lesson Closure
*How will you summarize
the lesson?

Students need to stay quiet and focused. After the

lesson, they should begin independent reading.
1 Introduce euphemisms by having partners turn
and talk, sharing what they think it means
2 Bring the class back to whole group and have
students share out
3 Show the short video on Euphemisms. They
do mention clichs, so be prepared for what a
clich is
4 Students should gather on carpet. Share the
definition from the anchor chart. Students
should copy this into their journals
5 Discuss with students different ways that we
replace unpleasant sayings with more
pleasant expressions
6 Using anchor chart, students should match the
euphemism with the meaning (sticky note).
Check matches with partner
7 Give handout with 10 euphemisms that
students need to identify and tape into their
journals
Ask students EQ: What are euphemisms?
**Move to independent reading**