English // Vocabulary

Idioms & Proverbs

Recognise and interpret common idioms (break the ice, hit the nail on the head), adages (actions speak louder than words), and proverbs (a stitch in time saves nine), understanding their figurative meanings and when to use them

Ages
9 to 11
Type
Concept
Builds on
1 topic
Leads to
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Standards
2 codes

Quick check

If the learner hears a saying like "don't judge a book by its cover" or "the early bird catches the worm," do they know what it really means and when you'd use it?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Explain the figurative meaning of common idioms encountered in texts, e.g. 'let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret, not literally releasing a cat
  • Interpret the meaning and intended lesson of adages and proverbs, e.g. explain that 'the early bird catches the worm' advises that acting promptly gives an advantage
  • Use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar idiom or proverb encountered during reading and verify using a reference source

Topic // Map

Where this fits

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  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

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  • Literal vs Figurative LanguageRequired

    Vocabulary // Ages 8 to 9

    Interpreting idioms, adages, and proverbs requires the foundational ability to recognise nonliteral language

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Idioms & Proverbs

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Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.4.5bL.5.5b

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