Lesson Plan
Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms
Students will be able to match contemporary idioms (often called 'brainrot' idioms) with their correct definitions, demonstrating an understanding of modern figurative language.
Understanding modern idioms helps students better comprehend current conversations, media, and pop culture. It also enhances their communication skills by allowing them to interpret and use language more effectively.
Audience
8th Grade Students
Time
20 minutes
Approach
Matching activity with discussion.
Materials
Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Slide Deck, Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Worksheet, and Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Answer Key
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Review the Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Slide Deck, Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Worksheet, and Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Answer Key to ensure familiarity with the content and activities.
Print copies of the Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Worksheet for each student.
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
3 minutes
Begin by asking students if they've heard the term "brainrot" used in relation to internet culture or certain phrases. Use the Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Slide Deck to introduce the concept of idioms and why understanding contemporary ones is important.
Step 2
Distribute Worksheet
1 minute
Hand out the Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Worksheet to each student.
Step 3
Matching Activity
12 minutes
Instruct students to work individually or in pairs to match the 'brainrot' idioms with their definitions on the Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Worksheet. Encourage them to think about context where they might have heard these phrases.
Step 4
Review and Discussion
4 minutes
Go over the answers using the Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms Answer Key and facilitate a brief discussion. Ask students if any idioms surprised them, or if they have other examples of modern idioms.
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Slide Deck
Untangling 'Brainrot' Idioms: What Does That Even Mean?
Ever heard a phrase that makes no sense literally? That's an idiom! Today, we're diving into some modern ones you might hear online or in daily talks.
Ready to decode?
Welcome students and introduce the concept of idioms. Ask if they know what an idiom is or if they can think of examples.
What's an Idiom Anyway?
An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meaning of its individual words.
Example: "It's raining cats and dogs!"
Meaning: It's raining very heavily.
Explain what an idiom is using simple language. Emphasize that the meaning isn't obvious from the individual words.
Modern Slang or 'Brainrot' Idioms?
Sometimes, new phrases pop up online or in conversations that act like idioms.
They might seem a little wild or confusing at first glance, but they have real meanings within certain contexts.
Let's see if you can match some of these phrases to their real meanings!
Introduce the idea of "brainrot" idioms as modern, often internet-based, figurative language. Transition to the worksheet activity.
Your Mission: Match the Meanings!
You'll get a worksheet with a list of popular 'brainrot' idioms and a list of their definitions.
Your task is to match each idiom to its correct definition.
Work individually or with a partner. We'll review them together!
Clearly explain the instructions for the worksheet. Reiterate individual or pair work.
Discuss & Reflect
Which idioms were new to you? Which ones did you already know?
Can you think of any other modern phrases or internet slang that act like idioms?
Conclude the lesson by asking for student reflections and if they have other examples of idioms.
Worksheet
Untangling "Brainrot" Idioms Worksheet
Name: _________________________ Date: _____________
Instructions: Match each "brainrot" idiom in Column A with its correct definition in Column B. Write the letter of the definition next to the idiom.
Column A: Idioms
- _____ It's giving...
- _____ Rizz
- _____ Caught in 4K
- _____ No cap
- _____ Glow up
- _____ Bet
- _____ Slay
- _____ Main character energy
- _____ Ghosting
- _____ Based
- _____ Boujee
- _____ Bussin'
- _____ Drip
- _____ Extra
- _____ Finna
- _____ Periodt
- _____ Rent-free
- _____ Sus
- _____ Touch grass
- _____ Vibe Check
Column B: Definitions
A. To abruptly end all communication with someone without explanation.
B. An affirmation, agreement, or enthusiastic "yes."
C. Displaying a confident, self-assured attitude, as if one is the central figure of a story.
D. Used to describe the vibe or impression something gives off.
E. To be caught clearly doing something, often something embarrassing or wrong, with undeniable proof.
F. Exceptional skill or charm in attracting a girlfriend or boyfriend.
G. To do exceptionally well or succeed impressively.
H. Without exaggeration or lying; truly.
I. A significant and positive transformation in appearance, confidence, or overall well-being.
J. Acknowledging a statement as true, insightful, or opinionated in a positive way.
K. High class, luxurious, or acting snobbish.
L. Extremely good or delicious, usually referring to food.
M. Stylish outfit or look.
N. Over the top, excessive, or dramatic.
O. Going to; intending to.
P. Used to emphasize a statement or as a final, definitive declaration.
Q. Something or someone that occupies one's thoughts constantly.
R. Suspicious.
S. To go outside and experience reality; often used when someone is too engrossed in online activities.
T. An assessment of the general mood or atmosphere.
Answer Key
Untangling "Brainrot" Idioms Answer Key
Instructions: Here are the correct matches for the "brainrot" idioms and their definitions.
Column A: Idioms & Column B: Definitions
- D - It's giving...: Used to describe the vibe or impression something gives off.
- F - Rizz: Exceptional skill or charm in attracting a girlfriend or boyfriend.
- E - Caught in 4K: To be caught clearly doing something, often something embarrassing or wrong, with undeniable proof.
- H - No cap: Without exaggeration or lying; truly.
- I - Glow up: A significant and positive transformation in appearance, confidence, or overall well-being.
- B - Bet: An affirmation, agreement, or enthusiastic "yes."
- G - Slay: To do exceptionally well or succeed impressively.
- C - Main character energy: Displaying a confident, self-assured attitude, as if one is the central figure of a story.
- A - Ghosting: To abruptly end all communication with someone without explanation.
- J - Based: Acknowledging a statement as true, insightful, or opinionated in a positive way.
- K - Boujee: High class, luxurious, or acting snobbish.
- L - Bussin': Extremely good or delicious, usually referring to food.
- M - Drip: Stylish outfit or look.
- N - Extra: Over the top, excessive, or dramatic.
- O - Finna: Going to; intending to.
- P - Periodt: Used to emphasize a statement or as a final, definitive declaration.
- Q - Rent-free: Something or someone that occupies one's thoughts constantly.
- R - Sus: Suspicious.
- S - Touch grass: To go outside and experience reality; often used when someone is too engrossed in online activities.
- T - Vibe Check: An assessment of the general mood or atmosphere.