Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that use vocabulary from Tuesdays with Morrie. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the memoir, and an example of a visual vocabulary board.
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in Tuesdays with Morrieby creating visualizations.
Encourage students to share sentences using new vocabulary words in small groups or as a class. This helps students connect the word to their personal experiences and solidifies understanding.
Demonstrate how to use each vocabulary word in a real-life sentence or story. Students see how the word fits naturally in conversation or writing.
Ask students to draw or find an image that represents the meaning of each word. Visuals make abstract terms more memorable and accessible.
Play a vocabulary matching or charades game using the target words. Games boost engagement and reinforce recall in a fun way.
Invite students to describe a time when a vocabulary word applied to their own life. This deepens understanding and personalizes learning.
A visual vocabulary board for 'Tuesdays with Morrie' is an activity where students select key vocabulary from the memoir, define each word, use it in a sentence, and illustrate its meaning visually. This helps reinforce understanding and retention of new terms.
To teach 'Tuesdays with Morrie' vocabulary effectively, have students choose words from the text, look up definitions, use each in a sentence, and create visual representations. This approach supports both comprehension and engagement for grades 9-10.
Commonly taught vocabulary words from 'Tuesdays with Morrie' include biopsy, aphorism, defer, nostalgia, sclerosis, levitate, alabaster, buoyant, sequoia, and indecipherable.
To create a vocabulary storyboard: 1) Choose five words from the memoir, 2) Find definitions, 3) Write example sentences, 4) Illustrate the meaning with scenes, characters, or photos, and 5) Arrange them on a visual board.
Using visual vocabulary boards helps students internalize new words by connecting definitions, context, and imagery. This method enhances memory, supports different learning styles, and makes vocabulary practice more engaging.