Vocabulary Expansion and Word Study · Summer Term
Figurative Language in Context
Identifying and interpreting idioms, proverbs, and adages.
Key Questions
- Analyze the literal versus figurative meaning of common idioms.
- Explain the cultural significance or origin of a well-known proverb.
- Construct a short narrative that effectively incorporates an idiom or proverb.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 4th Class
Unit: Vocabulary Expansion and Word Study
Period: Summer Term
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