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 the region of the California-Intermountain and its First Nations.
Example California Intermountain Region Vocabulary
- Shoshoni
- Ute
- Bannock
- Paiute
- Goshute
- Pomo
- Maidu
- Miwok
- Plateau
- Plain
- Gorge
- Coast
- Mesa
- Intermountain Region
- Culture
- Cultural Region
- Artifact
- Nomadic
- Hunter Gatherers
- Inland
- Wickiup
Template and Class Instructions
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Due Date:
Objective: Create a visual vocabulary board that defines and illustrates vocabulary related to First Nations of the California Intermountain.
Student Instructions
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title boxes, identify the key terms you have chosen.
- In the description boxes, write the definition of the term.
- Create a visualization for each term using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Requirements: Must have 3 terms, correct definitions, and appropriate illustrations for each that demonstrate your understanding of the words.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
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| Proficient 7 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definitions | The vocabulary words are correctly defined. | The meaning of the vocabulary words can be understood but it is somewhat unclear. | The vocabulary word is not clearly defined |
| Illustrations | The storyboard illustrations clearly depict the meaning of the vocabulary words. | The illustrations relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words but it they are difficult to understand. | The illustrations do not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
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