F-07.07a Get Creative Ideas for Language-Learning Activities Involving “Folk Wisdom”

Activity & Idea Book for Phrasing of Proverbs Card Decks 1 & 2: Beginnings & Endings of 90 Traditional English-Language Sayings, pages 1-24

24 Half-Sized Pages  

Who It’s For: Teachers & Students of World “Cultural Literacy” Who Believe in the Efficacy of “Past Wisdom” in Instruction & Improvement in Language Skills +                    Thinking Abilities                  

Why You Need It:  ¨Collections of Proverbs & Sayings provide strong content for activities that teach language & cultural beliefs—and that compare past attitudes with         current motivations.   Considering the “real meaning” of proverbs gets people to consider concepts like “truth,” “wisdom,” “human nature,” “advice,” etc.                 

What You’ll / They’ll Do:  

[1]  Look over the 24-page Phrasing of 90 Traditional English-Language Proverbs Activity & Idea Book. Notice its sections: Introduction, Table of Contents,  instructions for “Games of Wisdom,” Proverb Worksheets / Quizzes: Paraphrases & Solutions,  Questions about Proverbs: “Discussing Wisdom to Mastery,” Answer-Key List, Learner-Created Activities: “Proverb Situations.” 

[2]  Observe that many of the recommended things-to-do incorporate and emphasize learner-centered creativity, clear thinking, and engaged discussion.  Keep in mind that meaningful materials like card decks with text segments to match can promote both oral & written language-skills development.          

 Make use of the info, instructions, and suggestions as best fits your teaching/learning goals and situations—with or without F-07.07b: Card Decks 1 & 2: Beginnings & Endings of 90 Traditional English-Language Sayings.