Analogy Map Worksheet
Adapted from © 2003 UT System/TEA Enhancing Vocabulary Instruction for Secondary Students
Name: __________________________
Analogy Map
Objective:
The student will create a word association map for key vocabulary
chosen for instruction.
Materials:
• Word Association Map Worksheet
• Key vocabulary words
Procedure:
1. The teacher identifies the key vocabulary words to be taught.
2. The teacher models using a word association map.
3. The teacher writes the first key vocabulary word in the center of
the map.
4. The teacher asks students to form small groups and to use a
dictionary and/or thesaurus to fill in the shapes on the map.
5. The students share their maps with the class.
6. The teacher works with the whole class to develop an analogy
for each word using the synonyms and antonyms already
generated by the students.
Evaluation:
Students generate word association maps that contain appropriate
information for synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.
Illustrate and Associate
Objective:
The student will create visual and linguistic associations for
vocabulary words.
Materials:
• Vocabulary words that can be represented visually
• Illustrate and Associate Worksheet
Procedure:
1. The teacher selects a key vocabulary word and writes it in the
top left box of the worksheet.
2. In the bottom left box, the teacher writes a brief definition of the
word, explaining that it is a short definition of the key word.
3. In the top right box, the teacher draws a picture to illustrate the
meaning of the word and explains that the picture is a way to help
remember the meaning of the word.
4. In the bottom right box, the teacher writes an antonym or
nonexample (if the word has no antonym) and explains that the
antonym is the opposite of the word, or that the nonexample tells
what the word does not mean. The nonexample can be something
that is personal to the student.
5. The teacher writes a sentence that is personally meaningful
using the word.
6. The students work in pairs or small groups to complete the same
activity for the next vocabulary word.
7. The students can make posters of their words, share their
worksheets, or create a Jeopardy-type game with the words.
Evaluation:
Students define the words successfully on a quiz or in a group
project.
Adapted from © 2003 UT System/TEA Enhancing Vocabulary Instruction for Secondary Students
Illustrate and Associate Worksheet
Adapted from © 2003 UT System/TEA Enhancing Vocabulary Instruction for Secondary Students
Name: __________________________