“The Minister’s Black Veil” Vocabulary

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Vocabulary in The Minister's Black Veil


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Activity Overview

Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that use vocabulary from “The Minister’s Black Veil”. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the story, and an example of a visual vocabulary board.


Example Vocabulary Words



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Template and Class Instructions

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Student Instructions

Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in “The Minister’s Black Veil” by creating visualizations.


  1. Choose three vocabulary words from the story and type them in the title boxes.
  2. Find the definition in a print or online dictionary.
  3. Write a sentence that uses the vocabulary word.
  4. Illustrate the meaning of the word in the cell using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.
    • Alternatively, use Photos for Class to show the meaning of the words with the search bar.


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