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Language Arts, Culture& Ecology
Mary Ellen Kirking
Raining Cats & Dogs
5th

Objectives

Distinguish between figurative and literal translations of various water sayings; analyze water-related sayings of diverse culture

Standards Addressed

None

copies of Water Sayings, Water Illustrations and Water Scenarios

Time Requirement

480 minutes

Procedure/ Outline

Students review water sayings from different countries - Students try to match the water sayings with the illustrations - Students repeat the above trying to determine figurative interpretation - Students design a skit demonstrating the literal and/or figurative interpretation of a proverb - Students try to match sayings to region of origin

Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions

see above

Assessment

students will distiguish between literal and figurative meanings of various water sayings. Will analyze water sayings to explore how language express a culture's relationship with water

Other Comments

None