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Contrary Proverbs #32
Good things come in small packages, but the bigger the better! Wait, what? Explore common proverbs and their equally as common contradictory proverbs! Learners select the proverb they think contrasts the initial proverb given, and then...
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Proverbs
Introduce your English language learners to some of our common proverbs with this online activity. There are 10 proverbs listed here, and the user much match the beginning of each proverb given to its correct ending. There are only two...
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Proverbial Picture Pages
Examine the meaning of the word proverb, and then choose proverbs from a list. The list is not provided, but there are several resources listed here to find a variety of proverbs. Then have your learners explain the meaning of each...
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Weather Proverbs
Your class explores weather proverbs and superstitions from around the country and writes their own proverb about weather. They interview community elders to learn proverbs about Alaska and its weather. Then they discuss several example...
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Conflicting Proverbs #40
View seven proverbs and ponder their meanings. Then, choose one of four options that conflict with the original proverb's meaning. For example, the first proverb is "The best things come in small packages." If I were to choose the...
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Say What You Mean! ( Interpretation of Maxims)
Middle schoolers apply maxims to their reading selections. In this maxims lesson, students develop a list of proverbs. Middle schoolers explain the meaning of the proverb and relate to a book they are reading. Students share additional...
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Numbers Idioms and Proverbs
In this writing activity, students try to guess the missing numbers from twelve proverbs, explain the meaning of eight underlined idioms and answer the number meanings in fifteen sentences with idioms.
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Wisdom of Ben Franklin
Students recognize the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin. They examine a list of proverbs of Ben Franklin and select a proverb to paraphrase. In addition, they create a modern proverb that has the same meaning as the one they picked by...
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African Proverbs
Students read, interpret and research African proverbs to help them examine the diverse communities in Africa. Students write their own proverbs that reflect their own community and its values.
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Cloudy Days are for Reading and Writing
Students research weather proverbs and determine the scientific validity of 3 weather proverbs. They write an essay presenting their reasoning. They interview elderly people to graph the most frequently heard proverbs and theorize...
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Proverbs & Old Sayings
How familiar is your class with proverbs? There are 23 proverbs listed here, and the goal is to name the missing word in each sentence. Find the answer easily by clicking the drop down that says answer. Some of them are easy, and some...
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Dueling Proverbs #1
In this writing proverbs practice worksheet, 6th graders complete 10 fill-in-the-blanks with missing letters to complete hidden proverbs. Letter clues are provided.
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Memory Verse
In this trace and write activity, students trace and write words that represent a proverb in the bible. Students trace and write 10 lines.
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Contrary Proverbs #31
In this contrary proverbs #31 instructional activity, student interactively select the proverb that is contrary to the one that is given, for 7 proverbs, with immediate online feedback.
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The Witch of Goingsnake
Students complete literary analysis and writing activities using The Witch of Goingsnake. In this literary analysis lesson, students interpret a proverb, read poems, complete a quaker reading, and complete research for the lesson....
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The Witch of Goingsnake
Students complete literary analysis activities using proverbs. In this proverbs lesson, students interpret a proverb and discuss the structure of poems. Students write essays explaining the summary statement and complete a Venn diagram...
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Proverbs and Idioms
Students complete a unit of activities to learn about idioms and proverbs. In this idioms and proverbs lesson, students complete 16 lessons to learn about idioms and proverbs. Students complete a booklet of proverb and idiom activities.
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Translating Confucius
Students understand the quotes of Confucius. In this Confucius instructional activity, students complete a worksheet to explain the quotes of Confucius.
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Do You Mean?
Students examine old sayings. In this interpretation lesson, students read and interpret traditional sayings or proverbs. They discuss how these sayings can help improve their lives, behavior or how they treat others.
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Proverb Matching
In this proverb matching worksheet, students match the first half of each of the 20 proverbs with the appropriate second half that completes them. Students discuss their answers.
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Proverbs and Their Definitions: 2
In this ESL activity worksheet, students match the 5 proverbs in the left-hand column to the correct definitions in the right-hand column.
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Proverbs and Their Definitions: 3
In this ESL activity instructional activity, students match the 5 proverbs in the left-hand column to the correct definitions in the right-hand column.
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Proverbs and Their Definitions:4
In this ESL activity worksheet, learners match the 5 proverbs in the left-hand column to the correct definitions in the right-hand column.
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Proverbs and Their Definitions: 1
In this ESL activity worksheet, learners match the 5 proverbs in the left-hand column to the correct definitions in the right-hand column.