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Proverbs – A short saying that offers advice using a combination of ancient wisdom and common sense.

Choose one of your proverbs that was sent home in your packet or from the list below and see if you can draw a comic strip to interpret the proverb…have fun!

Proverb: An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

It is said that if an apple is eaten every day, a healthy fruit on a regular basis, it will keep you healthy and you will never have to visit any doctor.

Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover

Meaning  - This is a metaphorical comparison conveying just the way you cannot form a final opinion of a book by looking at the cover. Similarly, you cannot judge a person thoroughly only by looking at the outward appearance

Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Meaning  - It says that one must avoid putting all the efforts into a single plan, course of action, investment, goal etc. as s/he may lose everything if it doesn’t work or proves to be a failure.

Every Dog Has His Day

Meaning  - It is used to motivate a person. It means that even the unluckiest or unfortunate person will gain success at some point in time.

Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

Meaning - It is a kind of warning telling people not to make plans based on future events or dream about future anticipating certain things, as sometimes it just does not happen at all.