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Starting a unit or lesson with the key vocabulary aids in overall comprehension and retention. In this activity, students will create a storyboard that defines and illustrates key vocabulary found in the book The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore. Students will create a spider map of 3-5 terms at the teacher's discretion. Each cell will contain a term, its definition or description, and an appropriate illustration.


Examples of Vocabulary from The Stars Beneath Our Feet

aberrant: markedly different from an accepted norm

autism: Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability that affects how the person experiences the world. Autism can cause a broad spectrum of social, communication, and behavioral challenges that can range from mild to severe.

bodega: a small shop selling groceries, especially in a Hispanic area

borough: one of the administrative divisions of a large city

callous: emotionally hardened

clique: an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

conspirator: a member of a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act

dejected: affected or marked by low spirits

depression: mental state characterized by a despondent lack of activity

despicable: morally reprehensible

despondent: without or almost without hope

dynasty: a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

evict: expel from one's property or force to move out

fortuitous: lucky; occurring by happy chance

gawk: look with amazement

girder: a beam used as a main support in a structure

illustrious: widely known and esteemed

impoverished: poor enough to need help from others

lurch: move haltingly and unsteadily

lurk: lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

lush: characterized by extravagance and profusion

meme: an amusing image, text, or video that spreads rapidly through social media

monarch: a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right

nauseate: upset and make ill

notorious: known widely and usually unfavorably

oasis: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

obliterate: do away with completely, without leaving a trace

pilfer: make off with belongings of others

projectile: a weapon that is forcibly propelled toward a target

prosecute: to bring a criminal action against

pummel: to strike, usually with the fist

regurgitate: repeat after memorization

reminisce: to recall the past

retaliation: action taken in return for an injury or offense

slink: move or walk stealthily

snicker: laugh quietly

spectrum: a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities

stupefied: as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

sulky: sullen or moody

surreal: characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery

turret: a small tower extending above a building

unperturbed: free from emotional agitation or nervous tension



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Objective: Create a spider map that defines and illustrates key vocabulary from The Stars Beneath Our Feet.

Student Instructions:

  1. In the title boxes, identify the vocabulary terms you have chosen.
  2. In the description boxes, write the definition or description of the term.
  3. Create an illustration for each term using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.

Requirements: Must have 3 vocabulary terms, correct definitions or descriptions, and appropriate illustrations for each that demonstrate your understanding of the words.

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Visual Vocabulary Assignment
Define, illustrate, and give an example sentence for any five vocabulary words.
Proficient Emerging Beginning
Definition
The definition is correct.
The definition is partially correct.
The definition is incorrect.
Visualizations
The storyboard cells clearly illustrate the meaning of the vocabulary words.
The storyboard cells relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words, but are difficult to understand.
The storyboard cells do not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words.


How To Guide Discussions on Various Topics Present in “The Stars Beneath Our Feet”

1

Choose Discussion Points

Select a variety of conversation points that relate to the issues in the book. Identity, fortitude, community, inventiveness, family relationships, societal challenges, and more might be among them. Teachers can also guide the discussion from literary perspectives such as analyzing vocabulary and tone, literary devices and themes present in the story.

2

Examine Perspective and Viewpoints

Urge the students to think about many viewpoints on the subjects covered. Guide the discussion through open-ended questions such as What perspectives may different groups or people in the book have on a certain topic? Or In what ways does this represent the views of a larger society? Encourage the students to share their opinions of these topics and gather insights from the opinions of their classmates.

3

Use Interesting Activities

Include exercises that allow students to apply their understanding of the novel's themes and expand the conversations, such as role-playing, creative projects, or debates. Teachers can use various activities regarding vocabulary, literary devices and writing projects to enhance the overall experience of learning.

4

Make Use of Multimedia Tools

Incorporate multimedia resources to give more context and improve the conversation, such as pertinent articles, movies, or photographs. Ask the students to use different tools for their analyses and explore different perspectives. Teachers can conduct a movie night considering relevant topics and ask the students to critically analyze the movie and write a reflective report.

5

Summarize and Reflect

Encourage the students to summarize all the main points of the discussion and reflect on how these discussions aided their learning process. Ask the students to provide feedback and consider further topics for future discussions.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Stars Beneath Our Feet Visual Vocabulary

How can students make visual vocabulary boards in class?

Students can either make online visual vocabulary boards after selecting the vocabulary words they want to work on or make hand-drawn vocabulary boards using paper and different creative elements. Online platforms such as Storyboard That aid in creating these vocabulary boards by providing templates.

How does the author vividly describe Harlem in the narrative using visual descriptions and imaginative vocabulary?

The author uses evocative visual descriptions to create a thorough image of Harlem, perfectly capturing the spirit of the neighborhood's streets, structures, and people. Readers are able to envision the scene where the characters live and interact thanks to these descriptions, which transport them there.




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