Starting a unit or lesson with the key vocabulary that students will see in their readings or presentations aids in overall comprehension and retention. In this activity, students will create a storyboard that defines and illustrates key vocabulary related to Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood.
Students will preview the terms and definitions and use whole class or small group discussion to demonstrate their understanding of each meaning. This can be done at the beginning of each chapter so that students can preview what they will read or teachers could decide to do at the end of a chapter as an assessment. When students define and illustrate each term, they master the application of it and retain it as part of their lexicon.
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Objective: Create a storyboard that illustrates and defines new vocabulary in Glory Be.
Student Instructions:
Requirements: Must have 3 terms, correct definitions, and appropriate illustrations for each that demonstrate your understanding of the words.
Guide students in sharing their storyboard vocabulary illustrations with peers. Encourage each student to present their chosen terms, definitions, and illustrations in small groups or as a class. This helps students practice explaining concepts in their own words and deepens understanding through collaborative discussion.
Ask students to relate each vocabulary term to something in their own lives. This makes abstract words more concrete and memorable. For example, students might share a time when they witnessed or learned about 'segregation' or 'freedom' in their community or family history.
Invite classmates to offer constructive feedback or ask questions about each other's illustrations. This fosters critical thinking and strengthens understanding by having students explain their choices or clarify meaning. Use sentence starters like 'I noticed...' or 'Can you explain why...?' to support feedback.
Showcase completed storyboards on a bulletin board or wall. This creates a visual word wall students can reference throughout the unit. It reinforces learning and gives students a sense of ownership and pride in their work.
Use short, engaging review games to reinforce vocabulary periodically. Examples include vocabulary bingo, charades, or matching games using the illustrated storyboards. These activities make review fun and keep key terms fresh in students' minds.
A vocabulary storyboard activity for Glory Be involves students selecting key terms from the novel, writing their definitions, and creating illustrations for each word. This visual approach helps improve understanding and retention of important vocabulary.
To teach vocabulary from 'Glory Be' engagingly, have students create visual vocabulary boards or storyboards. Let them define terms and illustrate their meanings using scenes or characters from the book, encouraging creativity and discussion.
Key vocabulary words from 'Glory Be' include Civil Rights, Segregation, Racism, Freedom Summer, Sermon, Baton, Reckon, Icebox, Yankee, Preacher, Congregation, and Prank.
Illustrating vocabulary helps students connect new words to visual cues, deepening comprehension and aiding memory. Creating images alongside definitions engages multiple learning styles for better vocabulary retention.
To create a vocabulary storyboard for Glory Be: (1) Choose at least three key terms, (2) Write accurate definitions, (3) Illustrate each word with relevant scenes or characters, and (4) Review to ensure clarity and understanding.