Idioms, Idioms, Everywhere!!

Idioms are one type of figurative language. Upper grade students are expected to know how to use and understand figurative language in text and poetry. Often, figurative language is tested in poetry form, so watch out!
Some of the sayings or proverbs(idioms) can be very confusing for young students if they are not taught.

You may know a few like:

You're skating on thin ice.
Meaning: You are about to get in trouble.

The early bird gets the worm.
Meaning: The one who starts early will be more productive.

It's raining cats and dogs.
Meaning: It's raining really hard.

Here are some great links learning about idioms. Check them out!

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Submit an idiom to the blog. Write the idiom, say what it should mean, and what it actually means on your email.

Remember to write your name on your email! Have fun!

Summarize Anything!

All fourth and fifth grade students are working on summary writing in the first trimester. It is our goal for eighty percent of our students to be proficient in writing a summary. Students can summarize anything. For example, they can summarize a story, a book they have read, an article in the newspaper....Anything!

Students are using the summary plan document along with a writing effective summaries sheet. Make sure that you have a large supply of post it notes on hand to practice at home.
Summary Worksheet Example