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Curated OER

Proverbs and Idioms

For Teachers 4th
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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Curated OER

Say What?

For Teachers 5th
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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Curated OER

The Kindergarten Book of Sayings

For Teachers K
Students create a book of sayings. In this oral language lesson, students record common sayings or idioms into a book. Students discover the meaning behind each saying.
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Read Works

Figurative Language

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Here's a richly detailed unit, designed for second graders, that focuses on decoding figurative language, including similes, metaphors, personification and idioms.
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Curated OER

Name That Phrase

For Teachers 5th
Students identify the American language, how it has changed and effected culture, and become familiar with idioms. In this American language lesson, students study the eight parts of speech, identify literal and figurative speech, study...
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Curated OER

A Hodgepodge of Literature

For Teachers 2nd
Students complete multiple lessons to study various literature including poetry, fiction, tall tales, and phrases. In this literature lesson, students complete six lessons about poetry, fiction, and idioms.
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Curated OER

Speeches on the Not-So-Big Screen

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine American speeches. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students explore the emotional context of historical periods as they analyze "The Gettysburg Address" and "I Will Fight No More Forever" speeches.
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E Reading Worksheets

E Reading Worksheets: Idiom Worksheets

For Teachers 3rd - 9th Standards
This site provides seven worksheets to help students understand idioms and their figurative meanings better. In each exercise, students will explain the meaning of idioms that are embedded into sentences.
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Other

Practice and Review Ser vs. Estar

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent review of the uses of ser and estar. Provides useful examples. After reviewing, the user can take a practice quiz to ensure complete understanding.
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Study Languages

Study Spanish

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that spells out grammar in simple-to-understand terms. Currently targets beginner level high school Spanish. Includes exercises, vocabulary, idioms, culture and even a simple translation link!