Wordworks: Exploring Language Play (Paperback)

~ Bonnie von Hoff Johnson (Author)

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Product Description

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.

About the Author

A delightful compendium of information about wordplay! In this entertaining book, Johnson gives background on puns, idioms, proverbs, and other examples of language play, including a variety of games and activities that explore language. This book makes a perfect addition to a language arts curriculum. Additional resources and activities to explore the topics are included. Johnson's informative and entertaining style makes this ideal for general reading in addition to teachers of grades 4-8.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555914020
• ISBN-13: 978-1555914028
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,663,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars All teachers need this book!, March 31, 2000

By	Beth (Ruston, LA) - See all my reviews

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have, December 16, 1999

By	Kirk Johnson (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A wonderfully creative book that any educator would be proud to use in their classroom. My students love it!