Another great way to engage your students is by creating a storyboard that uses vocabulary from The Treasure. In this activity, students demonstrate their understanding of vocabulary words using sentences and corresponding images. Students may be provided the vocabulary words, or they can use words that they have discovered through their reading of the text. The sentences and images validate the understanding of the word and the context that it was used in the story.
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in The Treasure by creating visualizations.
Designate a section of your classroom wall or bulletin board for vocabulary from The Treasure. Let students help decorate it with colorful headers and borders to make it inviting.
Choose important words from the story—like contentment, poverty, and inscription. Write each word on a card and post it on the wall so students see them daily.
Ask students to write definitions or sentences using each word on sticky notes or index cards. They can also draw simple illustrations and add them to the wall, making the learning interactive and student-centered.
Rotate new words in as you progress through the story. Encourage students to refer to the wall during discussions and activities, reinforcing their vocabulary retention over time.
A visual vocabulary board for The Treasure is an activity where students pick vocabulary words from the story, define them, use them in sentences, and illustrate their meanings with images, helping deepen comprehension and word retention.
To teach vocabulary from The Treasure visually, have students select key words, write definitions and example sentences, and draw or find images that represent each word. This approach makes learning more engaging and supports different learning styles.
Some example vocabulary words from The Treasure include contentment, poverty, inscription, royal, journey, forest, palace, and reach.
The best way to assess understanding is to have students use vocabulary words in original sentences and create visuals that accurately reflect each word’s meaning and context from the story. This demonstrates both comprehension and application.
For 2nd or 3rd graders, structure the activity by guiding them to choose three vocabulary words, find definitions, write example sentences, and illustrate each word. Allow students to work individually or with a partner, and provide tools like online dictionaries and image search for support.