Adages and proverbs worksheets

By grade

• 4th Grade A gentler on-ramp
• 5th Grade Right on level
• 6th Grade A step harder

What students need to know

A proverb is a small sentence carrying old advice: the early bird catches the worm. The situation around it tells you which saying fits.

This skill runs from 4th grade through 6th grade. Pick a grade above for level-matched sentences, teaching notes, and worksheets.

Adages and proverbs across the grades

4th grade

Fourth graders complete famous adages and proverbs from situational context, meeting L.4.5.b's common sayings.

5th grade

Fifth graders explain each proverb's advice in plain words and match sayings to fresh situations.

6th grade

Sixth graders compare proverbs that conflict and argue which fits a given case, which is the sayings working as intended.