Adages and Proverbs
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Objective
I can identify and interpret the meanings of at least five different adages and proverbs.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
5 questions
What does the adage "better safe than sorry" suggest about making decisions? Provide an example from your own life where this adage might apply.
Explain the meaning of the proverb "a watched pot never boils" and give a situation where this might be true.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Choose one adage from the lesson, such as "don't judge a book by its cover." Explain its meaning in your own words and provide an example of a situation where this adage might apply. Select one proverb from the lesson, like "absence makes the heart grow fonder." Describe what it means in your own words and give an example of a time when you experienced this feeling. ”
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