Starting a unit or lesson with the key vocabulary aids in overall comprehension and retention. In this activity, students will create a storyboard that defines and illustrates key vocabulary found in the book The Girl Who Drank The Moon. Teachers may provide students with a list of words to define, or have students identify the words they are unfamiliar with.
admiration: (noun) respect, appreciation, veneration
belligerent: (adjective) aggressive, hostile, antagonistic
bellow: (verb) roar, shout, scream
bog: (noun) marsh, swamp, quagmire
bulbous: (adjective) swollen, bulging, bloated
caress: (verb) gently touch
contemplation: (noun) study, scrutiny, survey
compliant: (adjective) cooperative, accommodating
crinkly: (adjective) wrinkled, creased, crimped
eruption: (noun) explosion
fidget: (verb) twitch, wiggle, twist
treacherous: (adjective) disloyal, traitorous, backstabbing
inexplicable: (adjective) puzzling, unexplainable, incomprehensible
inscribed: (adjective) written, engraved, carved
lunatic: (adjective) mad, insane
malevolence: (noun) malice, hatred, hostility
noxious: (adjective) toxic, poisonous, deadly
precarious: (adjective) dangerous, risky, perilous
scoff: (verb) mock, ridicule, make fun of
tenacious: (adjective) firm, strong, unshakeable
undulated: (adjective) wavy
whimpering: (adjective) sobbing, moaning, whining
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a spider map that defines and illustrates key vocabulary from The Girl Who Drank The Moon.
Student Instructions:
Requirements: Must have 3 vocabulary terms, correct definitions or descriptions, and appropriate illustrations for each that demonstrate your understanding of the words.
Boost student participation with fun vocabulary games that reinforce key terms before and after the storyboard activity. These games spark interest, encourage collaboration, and help students internalize new words in memorable ways.
Select a vocabulary game such as Bingo, Memory Match, Pictionary, or Charades that aligns with your students' energy and learning styles. Matching the format to your class keeps students motivated and focused.
Create cards, lists, or slides featuring your chosen vocabulary from The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Use definitions, synonyms, or illustrations as clues to support different learners.
Demonstrate how to play the game with a quick example round. Clearly explain the rules and expectations so every student understands how to participate actively and respectfully.
Discuss how the vocabulary words used in the game connect to the book and students’ storyboards. Encourage students to share new words they learned or strategies for remembering definitions.
A visual vocabulary board for The Girl Who Drank the Moon is an activity where students define key terms from the novel and illustrate them using storyboards. This method helps reinforce word meanings and strengthens comprehension through creative visuals.
To teach vocabulary, have students pick words from the book, write their definitions, and create illustrations that show the meaning of each word. Using visual elements helps students remember and apply new terms in context.
Sample vocabulary includes admiration, belligerent, noxious, treacherous, and tenacious. Teachers can provide a list or let students choose unfamiliar words for their assignments.
Illustrating vocabulary engages students visually and creatively, making definitions more memorable. It supports different learning styles and improves both comprehension and retention of new words.
Students should: 1) Click "Start Assignment", 2) Identify chosen vocabulary terms in title boxes, 3) Write definitions or descriptions, and 4) Create an illustration for each word that demonstrates understanding.