Metaphors and idioms — meet the words
Student sheet · Grade 4 · Lesson 19
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Name ______________________________ Date ______________
A picture standing in for an idea.
1. MATCH
Draw a line from each academic word to the everyday word that means about the same.
a key factor — ________________
shed light on — ________________
a growing body of — ________________
at the heart of — ________________
a turning point — ________________
lay the foundation — ________________
2. CHOOSE
Fill each gap with the right word. Word bank: a growing body of, a key factor, a turning point, at the heart of, lay the foundation, shed light on.
Word bank: a growing body of, a key factor, a turning point, at the heart of, lay the foundation, shed light on.
W________y factor in growth.
The test ________ the problem.
________ work supports this.
Light is ________ the question.
The r________ng point.
This work ________n for more.
3. FRAME
Finish each sentence.
The a key factor is ___.
___ is another way to say an important cause.
Write the whole sentence, not just the missing word.
4. PRODUCE
Write your own sentences using the academic words. Target: 1 paragraph (7–9 sentences). A + means more than one sentence in that slot. Use the frame as often as you need it today.
a key factor
shed light on
a growing body of
at the heart of
a turning point
lay the foundation