Proverbs & Adages BUNDLE | Figures of Speech

by BigDogCards

Price: 250 points or $2.5 USD

Subjects: englishSecondLanguage,reading,speech,socialAspectsOfCommunication,expressiveLanguage,receptiveLanguage,Special Autism

Grades: 6,7,8

Description: Teach students to understand proverbs, adages, and other figures of speech as forms of advice! This activity helps students interpret figurative language, understand literal vs. nonliteral language, and apply common sayings to real-life situations. Students learn the meaning behind familiar proverbs and expressions by analyzing contextual scenarios, identifying the speaker's intended message, and selecting the situation that best matches each saying. These activities strengthen language comprehension, inferencing, verbal reasoning, critical thinking, and social communication while improving understanding of higher-level language concepts. Ideal for students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), autism, language disorders, learning disabilities, and English language learners, this resource provides meaningful practice interpreting figurative language in everyday conversation. What's Included 55 Interactive Cards (44 multiple-choice activities, 11 open-ended prompts, 23 real-life scenarios) 4-page printable worksheet packet for homework, independent practice, literacy centers, progress monitoring, or classroom review Perfect for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), special education teachers, ELA teachers, ESL teachers, social skills groups, RTI, intervention, homeschool, and middle school language lessons.