School expressions
by Matt Doeden
It's Just an Expression
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the fun world of school idioms and learn what hidden meanings lie behind common expressions used by students and teachers. This lively book uncovers the true stories and meanings behind phrases you hear every day in the classroom.
Representation & Themes
SchoolsIdiomsEnglish LanguageFigures of SpeechJuvenile Literature
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780761378914
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,303
Subjects
SchoolsIdiomsJuvenile literatureEnglish languageFigures of speech