In this activity, students demonstrate their understanding of several vocabulary words using a spider map. After choosing the word(s), students provide the part of speech, definition, an example from the text, and demonstrate their understanding of the word(s) through an illustration in the related storyboard cell.
The example visual vocabulary board includes:
Additional vocabulary words from Where the Mountain Meets the Moon may include coax, meager, weariness, reverence, and anguish.
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by creating visualizations.
Create a dedicated bulletin board or display area for vocabulary words from Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Rotate new words in each week to help students see, use, and remember terms in context. This visual reinforcement builds deeper word recognition and encourages students to use rich vocabulary in their speaking and writing.
Encourage students to actively hunt for unfamiliar words as they read. Have them choose a word from the chapter, look up its meaning, and share it with the class. This approach promotes independent learning and helps students connect personally with new vocabulary.
Divide your class into small groups and give each group a few of the week’s vocabulary words. Challenge them to use each word correctly in a sentence during a short discussion or role-play. This interactive practice boosts confidence and helps students remember the words in context.
Use games like charades, Pictionary, or vocabulary bingo with your target words. These fun activities make learning memorable and motivate students to master new terms while enjoying friendly competition.
Ask students to write a sentence or short story using each vocabulary word and relating it to their own life. This personal connection deepens understanding and helps students see how new words fit into their everyday language.
A visual vocabulary board is an activity where students choose vocabulary words from Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, define each word, use it in a sentence, and illustrate its meaning using drawings or images. This helps deepen understanding through both text and visuals.
Students create a vocabulary storyboard by selecting key words from the book, writing their definitions and example sentences, and then illustrating each word in a storyboard cell. They can draw scenes, characters, or use photos to show each word's meaning.
Recommended vocabulary words include indignant, magistrate, bustling, coax, meager, weariness, reverence, and anguish. Choose words that challenge students and appear frequently in the story.
Encourage students to define words using kid-friendly dictionaries, use each word in a sentence from the story, and create illustrations. Discuss meanings as a class and connect the words to students' experiences for better retention.
Illustrations help students visualize abstract words, making meanings clearer and easier to remember. Drawing or finding images builds deeper connections between vocabulary and story context, supporting long-term learning.