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Reading in English is a Waste of Time!

For Students 7th - 8th
In this reading worksheet, students, with a partner, decide which of eight words are not connected to reading and fill in ten blanks in ten sentences with idioms.
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What is Figurative Language?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Need a review of literary terms and figurative language? Although text heavy, these slides clearly define frequently used terms and provide color-coded examples.
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Amelia Bedelia's Idioms

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate idioms by listening to Peggy Parish's, Amelia Bedelia. They make a list of the idioms in the book, add to the list, and then chose one to illustrate. They make a class book using the illustrate idioms.
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Hyperbole, Idiom, Oxymoron

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the usage of idiom, hyperbole, and oxymoron in literary passages. They apply this knowledge of figurative language through a composition exercise. The writing of teacher generated examples is also helpful.
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Writer's Workshop

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners, after brainstorming what the concept of idioms are, listen for idioms while the book, "Chocolate Moose for Dinner," is read to them out loud by the teacher. They then write a short narrative incorporating at least one idiom...
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Sayings Quiz: Badness

For Students 5th - 7th
In this English Idioms worksheet, learners determine the meaning of various idioms and sayings.  Students use the meanings of the idioms to complete sentences.
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Sayings from the Kitchen Exercise

For Students Higher Ed
In this idiom worksheet, students study the meaning of idioms pertaining to the kitchen. Students respond to 10 matching questions 3 short answer questions about the given English phrases.
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Work Sayings Exercise

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English vocabulary practice worksheet, students respond to 12 questions that require them match idioms to their meanings. Students also write and explain 3 additional idioms.
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You Don't Say!!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write and respond to sayings throughout the school year. They define the idioms, illustrate them and compare their meanings with other groups in the class.
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Weather Idioms

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL weather worksheet, students use terminology specifically related to weather. Students analyze idioms regarding weather terminology and complete 12 multiple choice questions.
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Total English Pre-intermediate: Name That Animal!

For Students 4th - 5th
In this animal vocabulary worksheet, students consolidate animal vocabulary as they respond to 15 short answer questions and discuss 3 questions regarding animals and idioms.
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Presentation Blogs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create an audio/video blog for units of study for language skills, vocabulary, grammar patterns, idioms and body language. In this presentation blogs instructional activity, students select a topic from a unit of study and a...
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Sayings Quiz: Chance

For Students 4th
In this English idioms worksheet about chance, 4th graders interpret sayings about chance and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Sayings Quiz: Death

For Students 6th - 8th
In this English idioms about death worksheet, learners interpret sayings about death and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Sayings Quiz: Looks

For Students 5th - 7th
In this English idioms about looks activity, students interpret sayings about looks and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Sayings Quiz: Money

For Students 6th - 8th
In this English idioms worksheet about money, students interpret sayings about money and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Sayings Quiz: Talking 1

For Students 6th - 8th
In this English idioms quiz about talking, learners interpret sayings about talking and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Slang Quiz: Shortened Words 4

For Students 6th - 8th
In this English idioms about slang worksheet, students interpret sayings about slang and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Happy and Sad

For Students 6th - 8th
In this English idioms and metaphors worksheet, middle schoolers discover the metaphorical meaning of words and phrases associated with happiness and sadness.  Students work in pairs to role play a conversation about things that make...
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Lesson 1: Figurative Language

For Teachers 2nd Standards
The story Once in a Blue Moon by Nicola Morgan is full of figurative language. Second graders choose one idiom from the story and create an illustration of its meaning. Handouts and structured vocabulary practice is included with the...
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Idioms That Begin With M-Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this idiom worksheet, students choose the correct idiom to replace an expression given in brackets in a sentence, 19 total.
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idiom Quiz-Food

For Students 4th - 6th
For this idiom worksheet, students choose an idiom that correctly replaces bracketed expressions in sentences. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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ESL: Matching Idioms Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this idiom worksheet, students fill in blanks to complete idioms. Students click on a drop down list to select their answer. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but may be used for practice/review, answers included.
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Idioms Beginning with Z

For Students 4th - 5th
In this idiom activity, students answer 3 multiple choice questions about idioms beginning with z. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled as an ESL activity, but is not exclusive.

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