Interpreting Figurative Language

Learners in Room 17 were looking at proverbs, which are a form of language that are not fully used or understood in our ever changing vocabulary.  Some of the learners had heard and/or used some proverbs so had a bit of an idea as to what they were used for.

It was really fun to see their reactions when they inferred the meanings and applied them to their lives. Some researched the history of the proverb they had chosen and were intrigued by the story involved.

Their task was to draw their interpretation of the proverb and interpret them. 

Following are some of their efforts.