Het starten van een unit of les met de belangrijkste woordenschat die studenten zullen zien in hun lezingen of presentaties, helpt bij het algemene begrip en het onthouden. In deze activiteit zullen studenten een storyboard maken dat de belangrijkste woordenschat definieert en illustreert met betrekking tot When You Trap a Tiger door Tae Keller. Wanneer studenten elke term definiëren en illustreren, beheersen ze de toepassing ervan en behouden ze deze als onderdeel van hun lexicon.
(Deze instructies kunnen volledig worden aangepast. Nadat u op "Activiteit kopiëren" hebt geklikt, werkt u de instructies bij op het tabblad Bewerken van de opdracht.)
Opleveringsdatum:
Doel: Maak een spinnenkaart die nieuwe woordenschatwoorden in When You Trap a Tiger definieert en illustreert.
Instructies voor studenten:
Vereisten: Moet voor elk 3 termen, juiste definities en passende illustraties hebben die aantonen dat u de woorden begrijpt.
Set up a dedicated space on your classroom wall for vocabulary words related to When You Trap a Tiger. This helps students revisit and reinforce terms throughout the unit, supporting long-term retention and active use of new language.
Identify 10–15 essential vocabulary words from the text and write them on index cards with clear definitions and sample sentences. Preparing ahead saves class time and ensures students have accurate, accessible resources during activities.
Present each vocabulary word with a simple definition and a picture or symbol. Visual supports help all learners, especially those who are visual or English language learners, connect meaning to the term quickly.
Encourage students to contribute their own sentences or illustrations for each word. This active participation deepens understanding and gives students a sense of ownership over their learning environment.
Schedule brief, weekly reviews where students discuss, categorize, or use the words in context. Consistent updates keep the word wall fresh and relevant, and help students integrate vocabulary into their daily language use.
A visual vocabulary board is a graphic organizer where students define and illustrate key terms from When You Trap a Tiger to boost comprehension and retention. It combines definitions and drawings for each word, helping students connect meaning to visuals.
To create a vocabulary storyboard, select key terms, write their definitions in the description boxes, and illustrate each word using scenes or characters from the book. Use a spider map format for organization and save your work when finished.
Introducing vocabulary before reading helps students understand and remember new words, making the story more accessible. This strategy supports comprehension by giving context and reducing confusion during reading.
Examples of vocabulary from When You Trap a Tiger include Halmoni, kimchi, stereotype, prognosis, intuition, and folktale. These words reflect important themes and cultural elements in the book.
Students should: 1) Click "Start Assignment", 2) Choose vocabulary words, 3) Define each word in the description box, 4) Create an illustration for each, and 5) Save and exit when complete. At least three terms with correct definitions and illustrations are required.