Activity Overview
Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that use vocabulary from Animal Farm. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the story, and an example visual vocabulary board.
Vocabulary Words From Animal Farm
- inscribe
- ration
- harvest
- pasture
- quarry
- ensconce
- knoll
- huddle
- gambol
- whinny
- superannuated
- cryptic
- maxim
- accumulate
- piebald
- ignominious
- abolish
- disinter
- shirk
In the vocabulary board, students can choose between coming up with their use of the vocabulary word, finding a specific example from the text, or depicting it without words.
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in Animal Farm by creating visualizations.
- Choose three vocabulary words from the story and type them in the title boxes.
- Find the definition in a print or online dictionary.
- Write a sentence that uses the vocabulary word.
- Illustrate the meaning of the word in the cell using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.
- Alternatively, use Photos for Class to show the meaning of the words with the search bar.
Lesson Plan Reference
- [ELA-Literacy/SL/9-10/6] Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grades 9–10 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
- [ELA-Literacy/L/9-10/3] Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening
- [ELA-Literacy/L/9-10/5] Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word 1 - Sentence | Vocabulary word is used correctly in the example sentence in both meaning and context. | The meaning of the sentence can be understood, but the vocabulary word is used awkwardly or in the wrong context. | The vocabulary word is not used correctly in the example sentence. |
| Word 1 - Visualization | The storyboard cell clearly illustrates the meaning of the vocabulary word. | The storyboard cell relates to the meaning of the vocabulary word, but is difficult to understand. | The storyboard cell does not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary word. |
| Word 2 - Sentence | Vocabulary word is used correctly in the example sentence in both meaning and context. | The meaning of the sentence can be understood, but the vocabulary word is used awkwardly or in the wrong context. | The vocabulary word is not used correctly in the example sentence. |
| Word 2 - Visualization | The storyboard cell clearly illustrates the meaning of the vocabulary word. | The storyboard cell relates to the meaning of the vocabulary word, but is difficult to understand. | The storyboard cell does not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary word. |
| Word 3 - Sentence | Vocabulary word is used correctly in the example sentence in both meaning and context. | The meaning of the sentence can be understood, but the vocabulary word is used awkwardly or in the wrong context. | The vocabulary word is not used correctly in the example sentence. |
| Word 3 - Visualization | The storyboard cell clearly illustrates the meaning of the vocabulary word. | The storyboard cell relates to the meaning of the vocabulary word, but is difficult to understand. | The storyboard cell does not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary word. |
How To Explain the Concept of Word Nuances To Younger Students
Introduce the Concept
Introduce the concept of word nuances to the students in an engaging way. Explain to them just how colors have different shades, similarly, words have different extents of meanings. For instance, clean and sparkling have almost the same meaning but sparkling means extra clean.
Provide Contextual Examples
To demonstrate the usage of synonyms, utilize simple phrases. For instance, "He felt content after a good meal" and "She was joyful when she got a new toy." Assess the prior knowledge of students and ask them if they know of any similar words that have close but not the exact same meaning.
Highlight Variations
Explain to the students that even though, the words have similar meanings they can be used in different situations and contexts. For instance, when something exciting occurs, the word "joyful" is frequently employed but “happy” is used frequently and more often than joyful depending on the context.
Play Engaging Games
Play activities that require them to sketch or act out various emotions, such as charades or Pictionary. After that, talk about the terms they used and how they are similar but not identical. Encourage the students to take part in such activities for a more hands-on learning experience.
Use Sentence Formation
Provide students with some word nuances and ask them to make sentences of words in different contexts. Students can share their sentences with the entire class at the end. This will help them understand the use of similar words in different contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Animal Farm Vocabulary Activity
What are some essential vocabulary words used in "Animal Farm"?
Key keywords from "Animal Farm" include phrases like "tyranny," "propaganda," "allegory," "totalitarianism," "dystopia," "revolution," "corruption," "comrades," and "exploitation," among others. Students can practice these words using different activities such as making sentences, keeping vocabulary journals, and using them in everyday life.
What interesting vocabulary building exercises can the students use to improve their vocabulary knowledge?
Students can use interesting exercises to improve their vocabulary knowledge and practice such as word clouds or visual organizers (Provide definitions, synonyms, and example sentences for each category of terms), making flashcards with the meaning of the word or example phrase on one side and the word itself on the other, and making crossword or word search puzzles utilizing important phrases from the book. Encourage the students to incorporate vocabulary terms into phrases that are connected to the story's events. Teachers can also test students’ vocabulary knowledge with quizzes, bingo, or word-matching activities.
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