Foreign Aid Word Maps

Word Maps Directions

Task: Create word maps in PowerPoint or on paper.

Goal: Get students familiar with critical vocabulary for the unit.

Steps:

• 1. For each word, type in (or cut & paste) the definition that I’ve provided for you.

  2. In the upper right hand box, list an example, synonym or antonym based on your understanding of the meaning of the word.

  3. In the lower left hand box of the word map template, write a sentence using the word.

1. In the lower right hand section of the word map template, paste or draw a picture of the word.

Rubric: 1.5 points per square (1/2 point for each of the following a. synonym or antonym or example; b. your sentence using the word; c. a picture (cut and pasted from the web)

The word maps must be completed correctly including definition, example, picture and synonym or antonym and considering the following rubric:

Note: A 5 point deduction will be automatically rendered for each

• • definition,

  • synonym,

  • antonym,

  • sentence, or

• examples that has been cut and pasted from the web or other source.