BIRDS OF A FEATHER - CONNECT PRIMARY 6 Term 2 - سادس ابتدائي

UNIT 10 LESSON 1 BIRDS OF A FEATHER 1 Read the proverb. Then choose the correct answer a, b, or c Proverb: The early bird catches the worm. 1 A proverb is 58 a a description of an animal. b a well-known phrase about something which is generally true. C a scientific fact. 2 A proverb a means exactly what it says. b has another meaning as well as its exact meaning. Listen and read the dialog. Who suggests meanings for the proverbs: Malak, Injy, or both? Malak: Injy, what does this proverb mean? Injy: Malak: Injy: Malak: Injy: "The early bird catches the worm." Well, proverbs have more than one meaning. This proverb tells us that a bird that is early, or the first to try to catch a worm, usually catches it. So, it also means that to be successful, you need to be the first to do something. How about this one? "Birds of a feather flock together". If they flock together, that means they stay in a large group. And maybe it mentions feathers because they all have similar feathers. You mean they all look the same? Yes. But here, it means that similar people like doing the same things.

3 4 5 Malak: Injy: Malak: Injy: Okay, here's a strange one! "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." Well, you might have four eggs in a nest, but you don't really know how many will become chickens. So maybe it's about being careful before you know something will happen. So you don't make too many plans before something is real. That's sensible. How about this proverb? "The bird who dares to fall is the bird who learns to fly." Do you think that means you have to try something that seems scary if you want to succeed? Yes, I do. Well done, Malak! You're getting the idea! Read the dialog again and complete the definitions with the words in bold 1 If something is sensible thought about carefully. 2 Someone who is 3 A it is a good idea that someone has tries to do something, and does it. person tries hard not to make mistakes. they might look the same or do the 4 When two things are same things. 5 If something is it happens and is true. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions 1 What do you think these proverbs mean? Even an eagle will not fly higher than the sun. Singing birds don't build nests. It is not only fine feathers which make fine birds. 2 Discuss your ideas as a class, then compare them to the answers your teacher gives you. Did you understand the meanings? Work in pairs. What other proverbs do you know about birds or animals? Tell the class and come up with a list UNIT 10 59