Say It Smarter

Students read simple, literal sentences and rewrite each using a common expression with the same meaning. This encourages them to express ideas in more creative and natural-sounding ways. The worksheet develops skills in paraphrasing, idiom usage, and sentence-level rewriting. Students must understand the meaning of both the literal sentence and the figurative expression they choose, strengthening vocabulary knowledge and expressive language. This practice supports writing fluency and helps students become more confident using everyday figurative language.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Figurative Language Application

English Language Arts – Paraphrasing and Rewriting Sentences

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Use and Expression Selection

English Language Arts – Writing for Natural Tone

This worksheet is part of our Common Expressions Worksheets collection.