Activity Overview
When students are reading, chances are they'll encounter vocabulary they aren't familiar with. A great way to engage students with new vocabulary is to have them create visual vocabulary boards that use vocabulary from To Kill a Mockingbird. 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.
Example Vocabulary Words From To Kill a Mockingbird
- amble
- domiciled
- repertoire
- temerity
- mortification
- foray
- temerity
- unsullied
- rectitude
- umbrage
- tyrannical
- expound
- philippic
- ramshackle
- consult
- concede
- habiliments
- arbitrate
- apoplectic
- undulate
- denunciation
- altercation
- ecclesiastical
- prerogative
- acrimonious
- acquiescence
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in To Kill a Mockingbird by creating visualizations.
- Choose three vocabulary words from the story and type them in the title boxes.
- Find the definition in a print or online dictionary.
- Write a sentence that uses the vocabulary word.
- 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.
Lesson Plan Reference
- [ELA-Literacy/RL/9-10/4] Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone)
- [ELA-Literacy/W/9-10/6] Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically
- [ELA-Literacy/SL/9-10/6] Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grades 9–10 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word 1 - Sentence | Vocabulary word is used correctly in the example sentence in both meaning and context. | The meaning of the sentence can be understood, but the vocabulary word is used awkwardly or in the wrong context. | The vocabulary word is not used correctly in the example sentence. |
| Word 1 - Visualization | The storyboard cell clearly illustrates the meaning of the vocabulary word. | The storyboard cell relates to the meaning of the vocabulary word, but is difficult to understand. | The storyboard cell does not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary word. |
| Word 2 - Sentence | Vocabulary word is used correctly in the example sentence in both meaning and context. | The meaning of the sentence can be understood, but the vocabulary word is used awkwardly or in the wrong context. | The vocabulary word is not used correctly in the example sentence. |
| Word 2 - Visualization | The storyboard cell clearly illustrates the meaning of the vocabulary word. | The storyboard cell relates to the meaning of the vocabulary word, but is difficult to understand. | The storyboard cell does not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary word. |
| Word 3 - Sentence | Vocabulary word is used correctly in the example sentence in both meaning and context. | The meaning of the sentence can be understood, but the vocabulary word is used awkwardly or in the wrong context. | The vocabulary word is not used correctly in the example sentence. |
| Word 3 - Visualization | The storyboard cell clearly illustrates the meaning of the vocabulary word. | The storyboard cell relates to the meaning of the vocabulary word, but is difficult to understand. | The storyboard cell does not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary word. |
How To Foster Creativity Using Visual Vocabulary
Introduce Visual Vocabulary
Introduce students to the concept of visual vocabulary and how they can use this activity to learn new things. Teachers can encourage the use of this activity by ensuring students that they can be creative while learning.
Encourage Collaborate Activities
Assign group assignments where students collaborate to produce illustrations of literary characters or scenes. This promotes collaboration and the exchange of original ideas.
Conduct Visual Storytelling
Encourage the students to write a story entirely in pictures, much like a comic strip or graphic novel. They learn to think sequentially and tell stories in novel ways as a result of this practice. This can also sharpen their critical thinking skills.
Investigate Diverse Perspectives
Encourage students to draw illustrations of a scene or figure from the perspectives of various characters to emphasize the idea that interpretation differs. Students can further continue this activity by giving different interpretations of paintings made by famous painters.
Guided Visualization Exercises
In guided imaging exercises, teachers can have students close their eyes, listen to a descriptive text, and then draw a picture based on their mental images.
Consideration and Criticism
Establish regular forums where students can share and discuss their artistic endeavors and reflect on the importance of different perspectives for creativity, promoting a positive and productive creative community.
Frequently Asked Questions About To Kill a Mockingbird Visual Vocabulary
What visual vocabulary can be used to illustrate the book's themes?
A graphic representation that captures the core of the topics in "To Kill a Mockingbird" can be used to illustrate those themes. For instance, the issue of racial injustice could be portrayed graphically by putting together photographs of segregated places of business or by displaying the scenario from Atticus and Tom Robinson's trial. Additionally, the subject of empathy and moral development can be communicated visually. For instance, multiple visual renderings of Scout's contacts with Boo Radley can demonstrate how her perspective has changed.
Can certain symbols or themes in "To Kill a Mockingbird" be used for visual analysis?
Yes, it is possible to explore the meanings and relationships between symbols like the mockingbird, the oak tree, and even the Radley home through pictorial representations. This sort of visual analysis can form a deeper understanding of the concept and help readers connect with the story.
Is visual vocabulary helpful in emphasizing character development and change?
Certainly, students can visualize the journeys of characters by making timelines or character portraits that change throughout the course of the novel.
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