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Understanding Sayings

Understanding Sayings

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Idioms, adages, and proverbs are common expressions and sayings that have meanings beyond what can be understood by their individual words. This insightful title identifies the purpose of each figurative language form and provides strategies to help young readers decode the meanings of these nonliteral expressions.
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins
AR LEVEL: 4.6
LEXILE©: 820L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins

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