Common Proverbs and Adages
4th Grade: Dr. Wise
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Understand common proverbs and adages in texts.
Student Directions:
1. Take notes on Proverbs and Adages. Make a T-Chart and write examples of proverbs and adages. Listen to your teacher on what to write down. We will cover a lot of examples. You do not need to write all the examples down.
Proverbs
Proverbs and adages are short sayings that have been used for a long time and express a general truth. Use context clues in sentences to help you find the meanings of proverbs and adages.
Common Proverbs and Adages
Read the list to yourself. Talk to your neighbor about what you think each of the proverbs and adages mean.
Examples of Adages
Examples of Proverbs
Practice Time!
Using notebook paper, match the proverb to its meaning. Keep your paper, we will discuss and check your answers together.
Practice
Use notebook paper to write your answers down.