Vocabulary

The Barren Grounds — An Interactive Novel Study — Grade 6

Vocabulary Work: Weekly

Alberta Program of Studies Outcomes:

Students evaluate how vocabulary enhances understanding and provides clarity.

Study the origin and meaning of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit words in local environments.
Analyze word parts and cross-check with context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Analyze the meanings of words or phrases expressed figuratively.

Students refine and adjust ways to craft writing that reflects individuality and proficiency and demonstrates critical thinking as developing writers.

Develop creative expression through the use of organizational processes, methods, and/or tools.
Analyze the descriptive language and word choice of professional authors as models for writing.

"I Can" Statements:

I can use new vocabulary words in creative ways.

I can analyze and define new vocabulary words.

I can distinguish between literal and figurative language.

I can identify vocabulary from other cultures.

Word Walls

The vocabulary portion of this study is ongoing weekly. Each week, the Word Wizard from the sharing circles will be asked to add key vocabulary words to the word walls. There will be two word walls, one for key English words garnered from the text, and one for key Cree words.

If instruction is online, or if you choose to include a digital element, students will be able to successfully participate in contributing to The Barren Grounds Vocabulary word wall Padlet for both English and Cree

Vocabulary Chart

If you wish to do an enriching activity with the class, you could have them create tables for their words and elaborate on them in terms of context (p. #), inference (I think this means), and definition.

Vocabulary Chart for The Barren Grounds

Assessment

Students will be assessed formatively on their vocabulary by their contribution to the vocabulary words that are displayed on the word wall.

Vocabulary will be further assessed through the writing activities in their weekly free write wherein they are required to include at least one vocabulary word from the word wall, the assessment tool for this could look like a weekly checklist i.e. did they include a word wall word? Check yes or no.

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