Fifth graders explore proverbs and adages — short, wise sayings passed down over time, like “actions speak louder than words” — and learn to explain the life lessons they teach.
Students will be able to…
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” It’s not really about chickens! These wise old sayings teach big lessons in just a few words — what do they mean?
Project this and match each proverb to the wise lesson it teaches — tap a proverb, then tap what it means.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” — what’s it really about?
Teacher models.
Class uses Match the Proverb.
Students explain proverbs.
Students share a proverb.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and word relationships.
Acquire and use general academic words and phrases.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have families share proverbs they grew up with and talk about the lessons they teach. A printable proverbs sheet is in the ELA library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.