ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Contemporary Proverbs
Interesting lesson plan that allows students to "update" traditional ancient proverbs to enhance their own understanding. Students also create original proverbs after reading.
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Pitara: Kids Proverbs
Browse samples from this collection of kids proverbs from India or search by keyword.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Many things.org: Commonly Used Proverbs
Links to several activities to test knowledge of over two hundred English proverbs and sayings.
English Club
English Club: Proverbs
EnglishClub provides a definition for the term "proverb" on this reference page. Numerous example of proverbs are provided.
TES Global
Blendspace: Idioms, Adages, Proverbs
A six-part learning module with links to texts and videos to use while learning about idioms, adages, and proverbs.
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English Made in Brazil: Proverbios (Proverbs)
A list of common proverbs and popular sayings in English and Portuguese.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Proverbs
This Bible Tutor site includes a diverse collections of sayings based on the idea that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Old Robin and His Proverb
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication Old Robin and his Proverb by Mrs. Henry F. Brock, a fiction book for children.
Education.com
Education.com: L.4.5.b Worksheets: Recognize Meanings of Idioms, Adages, Proverbs
[Free Registration/Login Required] A site with links to 10 worksheets that can be downloaded and printed for student use while building skills with standard L.4.5.B: Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Children's Books Online
Children's Books Online: Proverbs for the Nursery
"Proverbs for the Nursery", published circa 1890 by McLoughlin Brothers , has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 9 page book is appropriate for pre-readers.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Proverbs of Solomon
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of The Proverbs of Solomon, a book of religious stories for children.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible: Proverbs
Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible provides his commentary on various proverbs from the Bible.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Traditions: Book of Wisdom Project [Pdf]
This is a one-page PDF outling a Book of Wisdom project which requires students to write two 300-500 word original fables with all of the characteristics of a fable including a moral or lesson. The second part requires students to find...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Traditions: Book of Wisdom Project Rubric [Pdf]
This one-page PDF is a rubric for the "Book of Wisdom Project," which requires students to write two original fables and locate and compile a list of proverbs/sayings, catagorize and illustrate them, and write about the authors. Search...
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Wu: Haitian Folktales, Riddles, Jokes, and Proverbs
Like many cultures, Haitians pass along knowledge through proverbs and educate through riddles. This page is a collection of 30-35 proverbs, jokes, and -- as well as a tale or two -- and tips on how Haitians tell them.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Pictorial Proverbs for Little People by Soc Christian Knowledge
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Pictorial Proverbs for Little People by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (1890) a collection of children's illustrated proverb stories.
Northern Illinois University
Philippine Proverbs
A small collection of 20-30 Tagalog (in English) and Ilocano (bilingual) proverbs.
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Haitian Proverbs
Little by little the bird builds its nest. Find this and 20-25 other Haitian proverbs on this site, written in both English and Creole. Note the print-friendly option link at the bottom of the page.
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Proverbial Wisdom: Quotations
A large collection of proverbs listed alphabetically (over 600). Listed together with the culture of origin.
College Grad
College Grad: New Job Proverbs
Words of wisdom and helpful tips to guide you in your new career and new life after college.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Proverbs
[Free Registration/Login Required] This one page flipchart gives students a list of proverbs that may be added to their writing to add interest.
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