Grade 4 ELA Unit 11: Figurative Language: Idioms, Proverbs 1

What It’s About
Understanding phrases with cultural/figurative meanings.

Learning Objectives
Explain common idioms/adages.
Use in writing appropriately.

Examples
Break the ice.
A stitch in time saves nine.

Fun Practice Activities
1. Activity Worksheet
2. Test Yourself: Interactive Practice Quiz

Homework Idea
Choose 5 idioms, define them, and use each in an original sentence.