Who was the first person to use these idioms: "with bated breath," "green-eyed monster," "strange bedfellows"? Do you know what a hink pink is and can you solve these: chilly chair; overweight feline? If you guessed William Shakespeare and a two-word phrase, each word one syllable and rhyming, such as cool stool and fat cat, then you are a wordworks wizard! This entertaining resource explores idioms, slang, multiple-meaning words, proverbs, word formation, hink pinks, name origins, etymology, and language play. With activities and a bibliography, it is ideal for teachers, librarians, parents, and anyone who loves language. For grades 4-8.
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Bonnie von Hoff Johnson earned her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been an educator for nearly thirty years. She has written numerous articles in professional journals, several reading series, and an adult literacy program.
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All teachers need this book!,
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What an amazing collection! If you are a teacher and your students are intimidated by language arts/reading--this book is for you. It gives you so many practical ideas for the classroom--it really makes learning fun. I was a student of Dr. Johnson and I would trust her recommendations.
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A wonderfully creative book that any educator would be proud to use in their classroom. My students love it!
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