Let the Cat Out of the Bag | Say What?!
3rd Grade
4th Grade – 5th Grade
6th Grade – 8th Grade
English
Explore the meaning of the idiom “let the cat out of the bag” through present-day conversation examples alongside a look into the past, in this video from Say What?! With visuals and a story that takes students to “Ye Olde Marketplace,” students discover this idiom’s possible origin. Huzzah! This resource includes teaching tips, discussion questions, vocabulary, and a critical thinking activity where students practice comparing and contrasting and using descriptive language.
