L.3.5b • Grade 3

Literal & Nonliteral Language

Distinguish literal from nonliteral meanings of words and phrases (idioms)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

10 sheets in this set

Worksheets in This Set

Sheet 1
Literal vs Figurative
Words can mean exactly what they say — or something else
Introduction
Sheet 2
Which Meaning?
Literal or nonliteral?
Recognize
Sheet 3
Sort Expressions
Idiom or plain meaning?
Sort
Sheet 4
Picture the Idiom
Draw literal vs real meaning
Match
Sheet 5
Explain in Your Own Words
What do these really mean?
Build & Complete
Sheet 6
Idioms in Stories
Use context
Apply in Context
Sheet 7
Create a Mini Dialogue
Use an idiom in speech
Create
Sheet 8
Idiom Review
Mixed
Mixed Practice
Sheet 9
Idiom Quiz (Online)
Click-to-check
Interactive
Sheet 10
Collect Idioms in Reading
Hunt for expressions in real texts
Apply in Context