Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that use vocabulary from The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the novel, and an example of a visual vocabulary board.
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in Five People by creating visualizations.
Bring energy to vocabulary practice by turning review into a fun competition. Games help students recall meanings and use words in context, making learning memorable and engaging.
Select a game like Vocabulary Bingo, Pictionary, or Charades using the target words. Matching the game to your students’ interests boosts participation and excitement.
Print or write vocabulary words and definitions on cards or slips. Small groups encourage teamwork and let more students actively participate. Decide on rules and distribute materials before starting.
Demonstrate how to play a round using a sample word. Clear instructions help students feel confident and avoid confusion. Modeling sets the tone for a focused, fun activity.
Prompt students to explain words, act them out, or create sentences depending on the game. Reinforce correct usage and celebrate creative thinking with positive feedback throughout the activity.
A visual vocabulary board is an activity where students select vocabulary words from The Five People You Meet in Heaven, define them, use them in sentences, and illustrate their meanings with images or drawings to enhance understanding.
To create a vocabulary activity, choose three words from the novel, find their definitions, write them in sentences, and illustrate each word using drawings or photos. This helps students connect meanings to visuals for deeper learning.
Commonly taught words include cacophony, commodity, hoisted, abhorred, nimble, hydraulic, grotesque, and oblivion among others from the novel.
Visual vocabulary boards engage students by linking words to images, which supports memory retention, builds comprehension, and makes vocabulary learning more interactive and accessible in literature studies.
Yes, the vocabulary activity is flexible and can be completed individually or with a partner, allowing teachers to adapt it to different classroom needs and group dynamics.