Storyboards are a great way to reinforce vocabulary acquisition. Have students use the Storyboard That graphics to create a helpful visual for challenging vocabulary.
Consider assigning each student or group of students a vocabulary list to accompany a particular chapter set. These students can then highlight the important vocabulary by presenting their squares to the class as a prereading activity. Alternatively, have students use the storyboards as a way to track ongoing vocabulary growth. Students can make one square per chapter, identifying new vocabulary words they found crucial to their understanding of each chapter.* By the end of the book, students will have a helpful visual guide to 30 new French words.
*Bear in mind that you may want to set parameters for the kinds of words students choose. Candide does contain some colorful language that you may not want depicted in a school setting.
FOUETTER
Candide était triste d'être fouetté par les Bulgares.
UN VAISSEAU À
Nous traverserons l'Océan Atlantique sur un vaisseau.
SOUFFRIR
Le chien souffre quand on le laisse trop longtemps dehors.
CORDELIER
Le cordelier porte une robe avec une corde autour de la taille. Il prie tous les jours.
SE PLAINDRE DE
La petite fille se plaint de son frère qui l'énerve.
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For this activity, you will prepare vocabulary squares for upcoming chapters in Candide. For the list of vocabulary words you are assigned, you will create an illustration along with a sample sentence using the words. Use the example provided as a model. Be prepared to teach the words to the class using your illustrations to help.
Display important vocabulary on a dedicated wall or bulletin board. Seeing words daily reinforces retention and encourages students to use new terms in context.
Incorporate games like charades, Pictionary, or vocabulary bingo. Active learning makes word practice fun and memorable for all learners.
Pair or group students to present vocabulary to each other. Peer explanations help clarify meanings and build confidence in language skills.
Start each class with a quick vocabulary review or use new words in classroom instructions. Frequent exposure helps students internalize and use terms naturally.
Assign students to create comic strips, skits, or digital slideshows using target words. Creative tasks allow students to demonstrate mastery and personalize their learning.
A vocabulary storyboard is a visual tool where students create illustrations and sample sentences for key words from Candide. This helps reinforce vocabulary acquisition and understanding of the novel's language.
You can assign students to create visual squares for each challenging word, including a drawing and a sample sentence. Presenting these to the class, especially as a prereading activity, deepens comprehension and builds a collaborative vocabulary resource.
Encourage students to make one vocabulary square per chapter, identifying and illustrating new words as they progress. By the end, students will have a personal visual guide to important French vocabulary from the book.
Set clear parameters for word selection to avoid inappropriate or mature language. Focus on words that are essential for understanding the text and useful for students' learning objectives.
Visual vocabulary boards combine imagery and context, making abstract or unfamiliar French words more accessible. This method enhances memory, comprehension, and student engagement with challenging texts like Candide.