Words of Fortune

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore idioms connected to luck, success, and new beginnings through the lens of Lunar New Year themes. Learners practice figurative language interpretation, reading comprehension, written explanation, and personal reflection as they analyze idioms and explain how each one relates to ideas of renewal, prosperity, and positive change.

Learning Goals

• Figurative Language: Idioms (Grades 4-6) – Interpret the nonliteral meanings of common idiomatic expressions
• Reading Comprehension – Understand how context helps reveal figurative meaning
• Writing Connections – Explain how idioms relate to themes of renewal, success, and prosperity
• Cultural Literacy – Connect language expressions to symbolic ideas found in cultural traditions

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with ELA and social studies standards
• Structured yet Reflective – Combines clear explanation prompts with personal connections
• Flexible Use – Works well for figurative language lessons, cultural units, enrichment, or writing practice
• Supports Deeper Thinking – Encourages students to move beyond definitions and explain meaning

This idioms worksheet helps students strengthen figurative language understanding, interpretive writing, and cultural awareness in an engaging way. By connecting idiomatic expressions to Lunar New Year themes, learners deepen comprehension of how language reflects values like hope, renewal, and prosperity. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports literacy development while promoting thoughtful reflection.

This worksheet is part of our Lunar New Year collection.