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The purpose of the research is to be able to determine the perceptions of elementary fourth-class students about the concepts of reading and writing through metaphors. The research was carried out with the participation of 142 students studying in the fourth grade in 39 primary schools in the district centre of Kırıkkale. The data was collected in February and March 2016. To collect data, the researchers prepared the "Metafor determination form for reading and writing concepts" was used. In the study in the case study pattern, the "content analysis" technique was used in the analysis and evaluation of data. In this context, the conclusion has been made that the perceptions of primary school fourth grade students about the concepts of "read" and "writing" can be diversified. The study found that students compared reading and writing to a dream, play and learning tool. Reading and writing activities need to be organized and increased awareness according to students' beliefs, expectations, desires and needs.

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