A fifth-grade class is beginning a unit on idioms. The teacher, Mr. Wren, projects the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" and asks the class what this phrase means. Mr. Wren discusses how students know the phrase doesn't mean actual cats and dogs, and the class reviews the words "literal" and "figurative." Next, Mr. Wren asks the class to write about idioms used by themselves or a member of their family. Students are asked to include the idiom, its meaning, and how they determined the meaning. What is the most logical step for Mr. Wren to take next?A. Write a short story in which at least five idioms are used.B. Research the historical origins of popular idioms.C. Have students share the idiom they wrote about and create a classroom list of idioms.D. Read a short story that uses idioms and discuss the idioms as they occur.

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