Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Aphorisms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on aphorisms. Students learn how an aphorism packs wisdom into a brief, memorable saying, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Aphorisms, word meaning
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An aphorism is a brief saying that states a general truth or piece of advice, such as Actions speak louder than words. This worksheet teaches what makes a saying an aphorism, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Proverbs and Sayings and Idioms worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Proverbs and Sayings Worksheet for more practice.
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Aphorisms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on aphorisms. Students learn how an aphorism packs wisdom into a brief, memorable saying, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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Proverbs and Sayings: Learning Expressions as Whole Phrases — a complete 45-minute lesson plan for Grades 6-8: objectives, warm-up, direct instruction, guided and independent practice, assessment, and differentiation. Free to read, no sign-in required. This resource is one of the student materials it uses.
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