KD 9 LM Proverbs Riddles

"Don't count your chickens before their hatched".

that proverb means ...

• If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take what you get.

• If someone's helping you, you have to be careful not make them mad.

• Wait until you've already succeeded and then you can think about what to do next.

• Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful.

"Don't bite the hand that feeds you"

The proverb means ...

• If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.

• If someone's helping you out, you have to be careful not to make them angry.

• Wait until you've already succeeded and then think about what to do next.

• Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

The proverb has meaning ...

• If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.

• If someone's helping out out, be careful not to make them made.

• Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful

• Wait until you've already succeeded and then you can think about what to do next.

"Actions speak louder than words"

• People like to sped time with others who are similar to them.

• Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

• Just saying that you will do something doesn't mean much. Actually doing it is harder and more meaningful.

• When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only made things worse.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Two wrongs don't make a right"

The proverb means ...

• People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.

• Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.

• When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.

• Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"The pen is mightier than the sword"

the proverb means ...

• Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

• Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.

• People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.

• When someone has done something bad to you, trying to to force people to do what you want.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"No man is an island"

What does the proverb mean?

• It’s always better to tell the truth In any situation, If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it

• If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it

• No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be healthy

• In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the worst outcome

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Laughter is the best medicine"

this proverb means ...

• When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through that situation

• If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will probably experience negative consequences

• Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself

• If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they ever try to betray you

"God helps those who help themselves"

The proverb means ...

• The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your life

• Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen

• When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through that situation

• Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”

"Easy come, easy go". What does the proverb mean?

• Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite

• The more you do something, the better you will become at it

• People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of success

• When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well