Say It Differently

Students are given plain, literal sentences and must rewrite each using a common expression with the same meaning. This encourages learners to use figurative language creatively and appropriately. The activity strengthens paraphrasing skills, expressive language, and the ability to match idioms with meaning. Students deepen their vocabulary by transforming simple statements into more colorful, natural-sounding language. This supports writing fluency and understanding of how figurative expressions function in communication.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Paraphrasing and Rewriting

English Language Arts – Figurative Language Application

English Language Arts – Writing Fluency

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Use

This worksheet is part of our Common Expressions Worksheets collection.