Adages and proverbs worksheets
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A proverb is a small sentence carrying old advice: the early bird catches the worm. The situation around it tells you which saying fits.
Four grades, two different sets of sentences: 4th to 6th grade share one. Print one here, or open a grade for examples and teaching notes.
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4th grade
Fourth graders complete famous adages and proverbs from situational context, meeting L.4.5.b's common sayings.
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5th grade Core grade
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Fifth graders explain each proverb's advice in plain words and match sayings to fresh situations.
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6th grade
Sixth graders compare proverbs that conflict and argue which fits a given case, which is the sayings working as intended.
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7th grade
An adage or a proverb is a short traditional saying that gives advice or states a piece of common wisdom. Seventh graders read a situation, then write the ending of the saying that fits it, which is how these phrases actually get used.
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