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www.fosbosenglisch.de/new PROVERBS AND SAYINGS STUDENT 1 Your proverb 1 : THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE. Individual Task In turns, everyone presents their proverb to the rest of the group. Explain what it means. Try to make up a reallife example it could refer to. In your opinion, is there some truth in it? Group Task 1 As a group, first of all take a look at the definition of ‘proverb’. Then discuss which of the following examples are real, wellknown proverbs and which of them are fake. If there is one you don’t like or understand, just move on the next one. Talk about the meaning of those you have identified as “real” proverbs. Group Task 2 Together with your group members, create a proverb of your own. First choose a topic (e. g. friendship, money, nature, …), then write an easy to remember proverb containing wisdom, truth or morals, people’s beliefs or values. It can be metaphorical or a rhyme. You might like to (but don’t have to) use the following pattern: If there is ……………………….. – there will be …………………….. . 1 Please note that each group member is going to present their own individual proverb (Sprichwort). Definition: A proverb is an expression of popular wisdom. It is a short saying that expresses some useful thought, obvious truth or moral lesson. It mostly uses simple language and is often passed down from generation to generation. Bad news travels fast. A diet is a selection of food that makes other people lose weight. April showers bring May flowers. A brand new baby is on the way, so let’s celebrate with a special day. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it. A cigarette is a pinch of tobacco, fire at one end, fool at the other. Let bygones be bygones. In for a penny, in for a pound.
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PROVERBS AND SAYINGS STUDENT 1 Your proverb1:
THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE. Individual Task In turns, everyone presents their proverb to the rest of the group. Explain what it means. Try to make up a real-‐life example it could refer to. In your opinion, is there some truth in it? Group Task 1 As a group, first of all take a look at the definition of ‘proverb’. Then discuss which of the following examples are real, well-‐known proverbs and which of them are fake. If there is one you don’t like or understand, just move on the next one. Talk about the meaning of those you have identified as “real” proverbs.
Group Task 2 Together with your group members, create a proverb of your own. First choose a topic (e. g. friendship, money, nature, …), then write an easy to remember proverb containing wisdom, truth or morals, people’s beliefs or values. It can be metaphorical or a rhyme. You might like to (but don’t have to) use the following pattern: If there is ……………………….. – there will be …………………….. .
1 Please note that each group member is going to present their own individual proverb (Sprichwort).
Definition: A proverb is an expression of popular wisdom. It is a short saying that expresses some useful thought, obvious truth or moral lesson. It mostly uses simple language and is often passed down from generation to generation.
Bad news travels fast.
A diet is a selection of food that makes other
people lose weight.
April showers bring May flowers.
A brand new baby is on the way, so let’s celebrate with
a special day.
As you make your bed, so you must lie
in it.
A cigarette is a pinch of tobacco, fire at one end,
fool at the other.
Let bygones be bygones.
In for a penny, in for a pound.
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PROVERBS AND SAYINGS STUDENT 2 Your proverb1:
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME. Individual Task In turns, everyone presents their proverb to the rest of the group. Explain what it means. Try to make up a real-‐life example it could refer to. In your opinion, is there some truth in it? Group Task 1 As a group, first of all take a look at the definition of ‘proverb’. Then discuss which of the following examples are real, well-‐known proverbs and which of them are fake. If there is one you don’t like or understand, just move on the next one. Talk about the meaning of those you have identified as “real” proverbs.
Group Task 2 Together with your group members, create a proverb of your own. First choose a topic (e. g. friendship, money, nature, …), then write an easy to remember proverb containing wisdom, truth or morals, people’s beliefs or values. It can be metaphorical or a rhyme. You might like to (but don’t have to) use the following pattern: If there is ……………………….. – there will be …………………….. .
1 Please note that each group member is going to present their own individual proverb (Sprichwort).
Definition: A proverb is an expression of popular wisdom. It is a short saying that expresses some useful thought, obvious truth or moral lesson. It mostly uses simple language and is often passed down from generation to generation.
Bad news travels fast.
A diet is a selection of food that makes other
people lose weight.
April showers bring May flowers.
A brand new baby is on the way, so let’s celebrate with
a special day.
As you make your bed, so you must lie
in it.
A cigarette is a pinch of tobacco, fire at one end,
fool at the other.
Let bygones be bygones.
In for a penny, in for a pound.
www.fosbosenglisch.de/new
PROVERBS AND SAYINGS STUDENT 3 Your proverb1:
WHEN THE CAT IS AWAY THE MICE WILL PLAY. Individual Task In turns, everyone presents their proverb to the rest of the group. Explain what it means. Try to make up a real-‐life example it could refer to. In your opinion, is there some truth in it? Group Task 1 As a group, first of all take a look at the definition of ‘proverb’. Then discuss which of the following examples are real, well-‐known proverbs and which of them are fake. If there is one you don’t like or understand, just move on the next one. Talk about the meaning of those you have identified as “real” proverbs.
Group Task 2 Together with your group members, create a proverb of your own. First choose a topic (e. g. friendship, money, nature, …), then write an easy to remember proverb containing wisdom, truth or morals, people’s beliefs or values. It can be metaphorical or a rhyme. You might like to (but don’t have to) use the following pattern: If there is ……………………….. – there will be …………………….. . 1 Sprichwort
Definition: A proverb is an expression of popular wisdom. It is a short saying that expresses some useful thought, obvious truth or moral lesson. It mostly uses simple language and is often passed down from generation to generation.
Bad news travels fast.
A diet is a selection of food that makes other
people lose weight.
April showers bring May flowers.
A brand new baby is on the way, so let’s celebrate with
a special day.
As you make your bed, so you must lie
in it.
A cigarette is a pinch of tobacco, fire at one end,
fool at the other.
Let bygones be bygones.
In for a penny, in for a pound.
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PROVERBS AND SAYINGS STUDENT 4 Your proverb1:
GUESTS AND FISH START TO STINK AFTER TWO DAYS.
Individual Task In turns, everyone presents their proverb to the rest of the group. Explain what it means. Try to make up a real-‐life example it could refer to. In your opinion, is there some truth in it? Group Task 1 As a group, first of all take a look at the definition of ‘proverb’. Then discuss which of the following examples are real, well-‐known proverbs and which of them are fake. If there is one you don’t like or understand, just move on the next one. Talk about the meaning of those you have identified as “real” proverbs.
Group Task 2 Together with your group members, create a proverb of your own. First choose a topic (e. g. friendship, money, nature, …), then write an easy to remember proverb containing wisdom, truth or morals, people’s beliefs or values. It can be metaphorical or a rhyme. You might like to (but don’t have to) use the following pattern: If there is ……………………….. – there will be …………………….. . 1 Please note that each group member is going to present their own individual proverb (Sprichwort).
Definition: A proverb is an expression of popular wisdom. It is a short saying that expresses some useful thought, obvious truth or moral lesson. It mostly uses simple language and is often passed down from generation to generation.
Bad news travels fast.
A diet is a selection of food that makes other
people lose weight.
April showers bring May flowers.
A brand new baby is on the way, so let’s celebrate with
a special day.
As you make your bed, so you must lie
in it.
A cigarette is a pinch of tobacco, fire at one end,
fool at the other.
Let bygones be bygones.
In for a penny, in for a pound.
www.fosbosenglisch.de/new
PROVERBS AND SAYINGS STUDENT 5 Your proverb1:
THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM. Individual Task In turns, everyone presents their proverb to the rest of the group. Explain what it means. Try to make up a real-‐life example it could refer to. In your opinion, is there some truth in it? Group Task 1 As a group, first of all take a look at the definition of ‘proverb’. Then discuss which of the following examples are real, well-‐known proverbs and which of them are fake. If there is one you don’t like or understand, just move on the next one. Talk about the meaning of those you have identified as “real” proverbs.
Group Task 2 Together with your group members, create a proverb of your own. First choose a topic (e. g. friendship, money, nature, …), then write an easy to remember proverb containing wisdom, truth or morals, people’s beliefs or values. It can be metaphorical or a rhyme. You might like to (but don’t have to) use the following pattern: If there is ……………………….. – there will be …………………….. .
1 Please note that each group member is going to present their own individual proverb (Sprichwort).
Definition: A proverb is an expression of popular wisdom. It is a short saying that expresses some useful thought, obvious truth or moral lesson. It mostly uses simple language and is often passed down from generation to generation.
Bad news travels fast.
A diet is a selection of food that makes other
people lose weight.
April showers bring May flowers.
A brand new baby is on the way, so let’s celebrate with
a special day.
As you make your bed, so you must lie
in it.
A cigarette is a pinch of tobacco, fire at one end,
fool at the other.
Let bygones be bygones.
In for a penny, in for a pound.
