The Things They Carried Vocabulary

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Vocabulary in The Things They Carried


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Activity Overview

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




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Template and Class Instructions

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Student Instructions

Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in The Things They Carried by creating visualizations.


  1. Choose three vocabulary words from the text 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.


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