Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that use new vocabulary. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the story, and an example of a visual vocabulary board.
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in ”Hills Like White Elephants” by creating visualizations.
Link vocabulary words to key story themes by having students identify how each word relates to the characters’ experiences or the setting. This deepens understanding and promotes critical thinking as students see vocabulary in context.
Encourage collaborative discussion where students share their visual representations and reasoning for word selection. Peer feedback fosters engagement and helps students refine their understanding.
Start with a group brainstorm to generate ideas for illustrating vocabulary words. This builds excitement and ensures everyone understands the word meanings before beginning their own boards.
Ask students to write a short scene or dialogue using the vocabulary words in a new context. This reinforces learning and gives students practice applying words beyond the original story.
A visual vocabulary board for "Hills Like White Elephants" is a creative activity where students illustrate and define key vocabulary from the story using images, scenes, or photos, helping reinforce word meaning and context.
To teach vocabulary, have students select important words from the story, find their definitions, use each in a sentence, and then create a storyboard cell that visually represents the meaning. This method supports engagement and comprehension.
Common vocabulary words for this lesson include cervezas, reales, absinthe, junction, and express. These terms can be explored visually to deepen understanding.
Visual vocabulary boards help students connect words to imagery, making abstract or unfamiliar terms more memorable. This strategy supports diverse learning styles and boosts vocabulary retention in grades 9–10.
First, choose three vocabulary words. Next, define each word and write a sample sentence. Then, illustrate each word's meaning with drawings, scenes, or photos. This process reinforces both comprehension and creativity.