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Salinger and the Vocabulary of the Vernacular
Writers explore vocabulary and expressions used in the English language. They use visual word maps to become aware of the different uses of words which will allow them to more readily interpret texts. Then they listen to/read excerpts...
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Say What You See!
Challenge your class with this innovative method for discussing sayings. Using the rebus format, learners identify the sayings referred to in a series of slides. The examples include such things as the word hand with a smaller version of...
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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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Sayings Quiz: Danger
In this online sayings quiz worksheet, learners analyze the English sayings about danger. Students read the sayings within the sentences and select the correct meaning for the 10 exercises.
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Sayings Quiz: Justice
In this online sayings quiz activity, students analyze the English sayings about justice. Students read the sayings within the sentences and select the correct meaning for the 10 exercises.
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Sayings Quiz: Men and Women
In this "sayings" quiz worksheet, students read the example sayings about men and women used in the sentences. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 online exercises.
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Sayings Quiz: Talking 2
In this sayings quiz worksheet, students read the English sayings as they are used in each sentence. Students will select the meaning of the saying to complete each of the 10 exercises.
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Sayings Quiz: Mixed 1
In this English sayings worksheet, learners complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about the meaning of common sayings. Example: A bad penny always turns up.
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Slang Words Beginning with N
In this slang words activity, students read the sentences and select the slang word that corresponds to each bold word. Students complete 7 examples.
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Say What?
Students explore the literal and figurative meanings of twenty-nine phrases and sayings. This unit of nine lessons integrates written expression and convention to demonstrate the value of idioms to the language.
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You Don't Say!!
Fourth graders write and respond to sayings throughout the school year. They define the idioms, illustrate them and compare their meanings with other groups in the class.
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Say It with Meaning: Applying Sayings and Phrases
Students complete a unit of lessons on well known sayings and phrases. They create a journal, write paragraphs, sequence events, and analyze key vocabulary for various sayings and phrases throughout the school year.
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Literature Overview: January
Third graders examine two well known sayings, and write responses to the sayings. They read and analyze various Lewis Carroll poems and his life.