Night by Elie Wiesel Vocabulary Booklet, Presentation, and Answer Key
This vocabulary resource is designed to help students learn new vocabulary in Night by Elie Wiesel by using context clues. Rather than simply providing a vocabulary list with definitions, this resource helps students develop their ability to use context clues to determine the meaning of new words as they are used within the memoir. This resource includes a vocabulary booklet organized by chapter sections where students read the new word in a quote from the text and infer its meaning. Then, they look up the definition to see if they were correct. Presentation slides are included for easy class review or grading.
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Included in Night by Elie Wiesel Vocabulary Resource:
➡️ Night Vocabulary Booklet: Each of the five booklet pages includes quotes from the novel that use a challenging word. Students must use context clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word. After students have made their guesses, they determine the definition of the vocabulary term and add it to the assignment.
➡️ Night Context Clues Slides: Teach students different strategies they can use to determine the meaning of challenging vocabulary in context with these ready-to-use presentation slides. Students will learn strategies like using synonyms and antonyms, looking for examples, determining parts of speech, and much more!
➡️ Night Vocabulary Definitions Presentation: After students have completed the assignment, use this PowerPoint presentation to review the definitions of each of the vocabulary terms with students. Each slide includes quotes from the novel and easy-to-understand definitions.
How to Use the Night by Elie Wiesel Vocabulary Resource:
Start by teaching students about the different strategies they can use to determine the meaning of new vocabulary. This Night vocabulary resource is organized by the following chapter sets:
- Section 1: Chapter 1
- Section 2: Chapters 2 - 3
- Section 3: Chapter 4
- Section 4: Chapter 5
- Section 5: Chapters 6 - 9
After students have read a section, have them complete the relevant vocabulary assignment by using context clues to determine the definition of the term in each of the quotes. Once students have made their inferences, have them look up the correct definitions or use the included presentation to review the meanings of the words with students.
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