Their Eyes Were Watching God Visual Vocabulary

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Activity Overview

Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that use vocabulary from Their Eyes Were Watching God. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the novel, and an example of a visual vocabulary board.


Their Eyes Were Watching God Vocabulary


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Student Instructions

Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in Their Eyes Were Watching God 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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