Name: ___________________
Word Frame for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Directions:
Fill in the chart for each of the words listed in the left column. Write an antonym (a word that means the opposite), a synonym
(a word that means the same thing as the vocab word), and associations (something that the vocabulary word reminds you of). You
may work with a partner, but the association column must be you own association.
ANTONYM
False, fake
SYNONYM
Authentic, real
Legitimate
Nonchalant
Poised
Skeptical
Tentative
For a list of words see http://www.edhelper.com/books/Walk_Two_MoonsWordWall.htm
Erin Barker 2006
ASSOCIATION
The song too legit to quit
Teacher Copy
Word Frame for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Purpose:
The word frame is meant to give students context and schema for new vocabulary words. It is a visual organizer that allows
them to compare vocabulary words with other words they already know. It also encourages them to make personal associations with
the word that should activate schema and help them remember the word.
Directions:
This should be used with words that have already been introduced to the students. They need to know or have access to a
working definition of the vocabulary in order to complete the chart. Provide students with this information before introducing the
word frame. Fill out a row for a word with the class as an example. This activity would be good for group work, though students
should make their own associations. It is also possible to have students fill these out individual and then pair share. This activity will
allow them to see the breadth of antonyms and synonyms available for each word and will provide them with more context for the
vocabulary word.
Assessment:
Students’ ability to fill in the chart should accurately describe how well students are able to use the word. Though responses in
the association column will vary drastically, they should make sense. If it appears that large portions of the class are struggling with
parts of the table, the teacher could review that word with the students and then help them brainstorm some antonyms and synonyms.
Erin Barker 2006