Oops, I Did Not Say it Right

Though nothing will come of nothing, this worksheet on common sayings and idioms surely won't get your nose out of joint. Pupils will find themselves on tenderhooks as they define each saying, proving that little strokes fell great oaks....

In this four common sayings and phrases worksheet, students discuss 4 common sayings with the teacher, then illustrate a literal and a metaphorical expression of each one.

There is definitely a difference between the literal and metaphorical meaning of the idioms we use. Start by looking at the famous idiom "The grass is always greener on the other side." What does it mean? Learners exhibit their...

Many adolescent readers quickly connect with the independence and determination of Bud in Bud, Not Buddy. By completing a variety of activities, pupils analyze the story as well as strengthen language skills with word work. Artistic...

Invite your class to brush up on their civil rights terminology by assigning this word search. Class members must find and circle 19 terms in the puzzle.

Students discuss the government as a whole and then each amendment is examined. They complete a Bill of Rights test in groups or on their own. Answers are gone over in class and discussion is encouraged.

Learning to compromise is no easy task. To gain a deeper understanding of how difficult it was to agree on the first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution, groups draft a list of rights for their class. Together, peers must...

Comprehend English sayings! Elementary schoolers read familiar sayings in isolation and in context in order to determine their usage. They choose 10 multiple choice answers and use the buttons to check their answers.

Note-taking is an essential study skill, and it needs to be taught! In the context of a research project on energy sources, learners find multiple sources, evaluating, paraphrasing, and citing them correctly. Two lists with note-taking...

Scholars take digital photographs of a phonic cluster. Each child will use their digital pictures in a PowerPoint slide with text showing the sound and the word that contains that sound. Then they will take a picture of the object they...