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Proverbs: At Home and around the World
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Three 50-minute sessions |
| Lesson Author |
Washington, Washington DC |
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PRINTOUTS
WEBSITES
- Proverb Resources
- Insects: Proverbs, quotes, sayings, etc.
- Proverbs and Sayings Website
- Proverbs by Country of Origin
- Poor Richard’s Almanack
- Selected Proverbs from Around the World
PREPARATION
- While this lesson can stand alone, it is designed as the second of three lessons on proverbs. If your class hasn’t worked with proverbs before now, you may wish to begin with, adapt, or refer to “Proverbs: An Introduction” to help introduce proverbs.
- Print out the Proverb Definitions handout if you want a quick reference guide to proverbs and their cultural significance.
- Print out one copy of the Proverb Handout for each student.
- Print out one copy of the Proverbs from around the World handout for each student.