In this activity, students can create vocabulary boards to go with Freckle Juice, helping them with the new vocabulary they're sure to encounter while reading. Students can create their visual vocabulary boards using the context clues from the book to depict their understanding of words. They can also depict the meaning of the words without pictures, or use the words in another context.
Here is a list of suggested words from Chapter Two:
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in Freckle Juice by creating visualizations.
Describe the concept and the significance of the words on the vocabulary board to the students. Present them with an example of a visual vocabulary board and encourage the students to look at the board visually as they identify the words and the images that go with them. This way, students can get an idea of what they need to do to make their own boards.
Choose a theme or subject that fits the lesson plan or the story. A big cardboard or poster board, markers, colored pencils, tape or glue, index cards, and pertinent images or drawings should be gathered to make a physical board. Students can also use online resources such as StoryboardThat to make an online visual vocabulary board.
Ask the students to select vocabulary terms that are important to the topic. On separate index cards, write each word clearly and in capital letters. Tell the students that they may visually distinguish each word by giving it a different color.
To visually convey the meanings of each vocabulary word, place images or illustrations next to it. Students are better able to recall the words because of the visual links. Students can either draw these pictures themselves or add pre-made drawings and stickers.
Put the index cards in order on the poster board with the words and images. Think about putting similar words together. Students can decorate the board by using colored pencils and markers to provide aesthetic appeal.
Teachers can get students involved in activities such as matching vocabulary terms to the accompanying images in a word-image matching exercise, Building phrases: Have students construct phrases utilizing the vocabulary terms, and use the vocabulary board as inspiration for group storytelling. Students can also express their creative side as they like through these activities.
Absolutely. Based on the children's age and cognitive ability, teachers may modify the word and image complexity. While older students can manage more complicated terminology, younger ones should utilize clearer words and imagery. The focus of this activity can also be shifted based on the understanding level of students.