Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that uses vocabulary from The Sunflower. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the book and an example of a visual vocabulary board
In the vocabulary board students can choose between coming up with their use of the vocabulary board, finding the specific example from the text, or depicting it without words.
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in The Sunflower by creating visualizations.
Introduce interactive vocabulary games such as charades, bingo, or word matching to make learning The Sunflower vocabulary fun and memorable. Games help students recall words through movement and collaboration, fostering a lively classroom atmosphere.
Assign each student or small group a set of vocabulary words to master, then have them teach those words to the class using creative methods like skits, posters, or digital presentations. This peer teaching approach encourages deeper understanding and accountability.
Encourage students to relate new words to their personal experiences by writing short stories or journaling about moments when the vocabulary words applied to their own lives. Personal connections help cement word meanings and foster empathy.
Begin each class with a 5-minute vocabulary review using flashcards, a word wall, or digital quizzes. Consistent repetition reinforces retention and keeps key terms fresh in students’ minds.
A visual vocabulary board for The Sunflower is a teaching tool where students illustrate vocabulary words from the book using images, scenes, or characters to show their understanding. It helps students connect definitions with visual representations for deeper learning.
To create a vocabulary storyboard for The Sunflower, have students pick three vocabulary words, find definitions, write example sentences, and illustrate each word using drawings, scenes, or photos. This can be done on paper or digitally using tools like Photos for Class.
Important vocabulary words from The Sunflower include: altruist, expulsion, callously, indignant, atrocities, irrefutable, scrutinize, juncture, deterrent, permeated, blighted, volition, eloquent, and despondently. These words support comprehension and discussion.
Visual vocabulary activities boost engagement and retention by allowing students to connect words with images. For The Sunflower, these activities help students grasp complex terms and themes by making abstract words more concrete and memorable.
The best way to assess is to review students’ word choices, definitions, example sentences, and illustrations for accuracy and creativity. Look for clear connections between the vocabulary and their visual representations to gauge comprehension.