After completing the activity on idioms, adages, and proverbs, you may complete these activities as you choose.

• Research Proverbs from around the world using this website- Proverbs throughout the World.  Choose one or more and compare it to a common proverb used in our culture. Explain how they are similar.
• Use this website to explore the origin of common proverbs- Origins of Proverbs. Choose one or more and give its date of origin and explain how it originated.
• Update a common adage or proverb.  Using this list- 50 Important English Proverbs, choose a proverb and give it a modern spin.
• Create your own proverb.  Think about what makes a good proverb and create an original. Use this Evaluation to see if your proverb will stand the test of time. proverb-eval. Add your original proverb in the comment section below this post.