Berne, Emma
Carlson. What
Is An Idiom When It's At Home? Capstone
Publishers 2018 32p. $27.32 ISBN 978-1-5157-6388-8 elem/ms Nonfiction VG-BNS
Upper-elementary and
middle-school students who enjoy learning about the English language will
appreciate this new title on idioms in the Fact Finders: Why Do We Say That?
series. Written in an easy-to-read
format, the book will give students a better understanding of what idioms are
and will provide solid examples for them to explain to others. The author touches upon figurative and
literal meanings, as well as phrasal verbs and clichés. Students will be able to identify the idiom
and its literal meaning with real-world examples. The author provides students with a history
of idioms and how they are used worldwide, as well as providing insight into
the future of idioms with today’s technology and use
of emojis.
The author includes colorful illustrations, tables, charts, “Try It Out” sidebars, “Did You Know” facts, a glossary of terms, a list of recommended books, critical thinking questions, a special code to use on FactHound, and an index.
As of this review, four titles have been published in this new series, Fact Finders: Why Do We Say That? which is part of the Fact Finders series. Each title reviews parts of speech and basic proper grammar in a fun way.
The author includes colorful illustrations, tables, charts, “Try It Out” sidebars, “Did You Know” facts, a glossary of terms, a list of recommended books, critical thinking questions, a special code to use on FactHound, and an index.
As of this review, four titles have been published in this new series, Fact Finders: Why Do We Say That? which is part of the Fact Finders series. Each title reviews parts of speech and basic proper grammar in a fun way.
Summary: “An exploration of idioms, covering what they are, providing examples, and
including related exercises.”
Idioms, Language Arts --Charleen Forba-MacCain
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