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 New Kid by Jerry Craft.
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 spider map that illustrates new vocabulary from New Kid.
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Requirements: Must have 3 terms, correct definitions, and appropriate illustrations for each that demonstrate your understanding of the words.
Display vocabulary on a dedicated wall or board in your classroom to help students see and recall key terms every day. Rotate and update words as you progress through the unit, making the word wall a dynamic, interactive tool for ongoing reference and review.
Encourage each student to draw or find images that represent a chosen vocabulary word. Post their illustrations on the word wall to foster ownership and deeper understanding, while also celebrating student creativity.
Play fast-paced games like 'Guess the Word' or 'Definition Match' using the displayed vocabulary. Engage students with friendly competition while reinforcing word meanings and usage in a fun, interactive way.
Ask students to share personal examples or stories related to each word. Linking vocabulary to real-life experiences helps solidify meanings and makes the words more memorable.
A visual vocabulary activity for New Kid by Jerry Craft involves students creating storyboards to define and illustrate key terms from the book. This helps students better understand and remember important vocabulary through both words and images.
To create a vocabulary storyboard, select key terms from your lesson, write their definitions in title or description boxes, and draw or digitally illustrate a scene that represents each word. Repeat for each term and review with the class to reinforce understanding.
Visual vocabulary boards boost comprehension by combining definitions with illustrations, catering to visual learners and helping all students retain new words. They promote active engagement and make abstract terms more accessible for grades 4-6.
Important New Kid vocabulary words include: Diversity, Minority, Misfit, Hierarchy, Stoop, Chameleon, Daunt, Escalate, Concussion, Offensive, Notorious, Prestige, Vengeance, Minion, Petrify, Ruckus, Insecure, Vigilante, Editorial, and Polemic.
First, introduce the vocabulary terms. Next, have students define and illustrate each word on a storyboard. Use small groups or class discussions to review meanings, then assess understanding through presentations or a final review.