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Explain the Meaning

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Illustrated by Tom Matthews

  • Explain the Meaning
  • Explain the Meaning
    The humorous A4 pictures and short stories in this book can be used to teach idioms or to help students improve their verbal explanation skills.


Interest Age: 9 to 18
ISBN: 9781575030821

Each activity in this book focuses on a common idiomatic expression. The literal meaning of the expression is represented in a humorous 8.5"x 11" illustration. Sentences and short stories are presented to illustrate use of each idiom. The activity worksheets relate to the content of the short stories and to the meaning of idiomatic expressions used within the stories. The humorous pictures make learning fun.

Partial Listing of Story Titles:

  • Don't Stick Your Nose Where it Doesn't Belong,
  • You're Rubbing Me the Wrong Way
  • Brandon Pulls Himself Up by His Bootstraps
  • Jason Takes the Floor
  • Sandy Went Out on a Limb
  • Tom Finally Saw the Light
  • Randy Blows His Top
  • Arnold Cuts Corners
  • Juan Puts His Foot in His Mouth
  • Remember to Keep a Stiff Upper Lip
  • Bill and Andrea Like to Stick Together
  • Eliza Tries to Keep Her Nose Clean