![]() ![]() When students define and illustrate each term, they master the application of it and retain it as part of their lexicon. Here is a chart of the main characters in the story. It follows Castle Cranshaw, nicknamed Ghost, who struggles to navigate middle school after enduring a traumatic childhood. ![]() Each cell will contain a term, its definition and an illustration that depicts the meaning. Ghost by Jason Reynolds is a poignant story of a young mans journey to face his fears. Students will create a Spider map of 3-5 terms at the teachers discretion. This can be done at the beginning of each chapter so that students can preview what they will read or teachers could decide to do at the end of a chapter as an assessment. Students will preview the terms and definitions and use whole class or small group discussion to demonstrate their understanding of each meaning. In this activity, students will create a storyboard that defines and illustrates key vocabulary related to Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Starting a unit or lesson with the key vocabulary that students will see in their readings or presentations aids in overall comprehension and retention. ![]()
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