The Moon is Down Vocabulary

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Vocabulary in The Moon is Down


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Activity Overview

Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that use vocabulary from A Separate Peace. Here is a list of a few vocabulary words commonly taught with the novel, and an example of a visual vocabulary board.

Example Vocabulary Words from The Moon is Down


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Template and Class Instructions

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Student Instructions

Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in The Moon is Down by creating visualizations.


  1. Choose three vocabulary words from the story and type them in the title boxes.
  2. Find the definition in a print or online dictionary.
  3. Write a sentence that uses the vocabulary word.
  4. Illustrate the meaning of the word in the cell using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.
    • Alternatively, use Photos for Class to show the meaning of the words with the search bar.


5 Word Vocabulary Template

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