Underground to Canada Visual Vocabulary Activity

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Underground to Canada Vocabulary Terms Spider Map


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Activity Overview

Starting a unit or lesson with the key vocabulary that students will see in their readings or presentations aids in overall comprehension and retention. In this activity, students will create a storyboard that defines and illustrates key vocabulary related to Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker. When students define and illustrate each term, they master the application of it and retain it as part of their lexicon.


Example Vocabulary from Underground to Canada


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Objective: Create a spider map that defines and illustrates new vocabulary words in Underground to Canada.

Student Instructions:

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. In the title boxes, identify the key terms you have chosen.
  3. In the description boxes, write the definition of the term.
  4. Create an illustration for each term using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
  5. Save and exit when you're finished.

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


Spider Diagram Template with 3 Empty Boxes

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