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Y6 Spring Term Part 1, CW Lesson 5

A proverb is _____________________________________________________

Match the two parts of these proverbs.

The early bird on the other side.

More haste, catches the worm.
The grass is always greener the best policy.
A man’s home less speed.

Honesty is lie.

Never too late is his castle.
Let sleeping dogs to learn.

Every cloud is spoken in jest.
Beauty is has a silver lining.
Many a true word only skin-deep.

Write what you think these proverbs mean.

1. After the storm comes the calm. _____________________________________________

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2. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. ______________________________________________

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3. A stitch in time saves nine. _______________________________________________________

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4. Two heads are better than one. ___________________________________________________

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Look up these proverbs in the Bible to see what is said about gossip.

Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 16:28
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Proverbs 26:20
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Proverbs 26:22
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 Look in the book of Proverbs to find more wise sayings.

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