Inside Out & Back Again | Vocabulary Study

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Vocabulary knowledge is a direct link to reading comprehension. This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities for words that appear in the novel, Inside Out & Back Again, by Thanhha Lai. 

This resource includes the following:

Part I: Saigon

Vocabulary Word Lists

• WITH Definitions: Students can use this word list as a study sheet to learn the pre-defined words. (20 words, 1 page)
• WITHOUT Definitions: Assign this word list for students to define the words on their own. This can be done either as a pre-reading activity or as they read the novel using the context clues. (20 Words, 2 pages)

Vocabulary Study Activities

• Match the word to the definition – 12 questions (1 page)
• Crossword Puzzle – 8 questions (1 page)

Vocabulary Quiz

• Quiz: Match the word to the correct definition. (20 questions, 1 page)

Part II: At Sea

Vocabulary Word Lists

• WITH Definitions: Students can use this word list as a study sheet to learn the pre-defined words. (20 words, 1 page)
• WITHOUT Definitions: Assign this word list for students to define the words on their own. This can be done either as a pre-reading activity or as they read the novel using the context clues. (20 Words, 2 pages)

Vocabulary Study Activities

• Use context clues in quotes from the story to determine word meanings, then draw pictures to represent each word. (7 questions, 1 page)
• Determine which word doesn’t relate to the others and then explain how the remaining words are related. (7 questions, 1 page)
• Word Search Puzzle (8 questions, 1 page)

Vocabulary Quiz

• Quiz: Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. (20 questions, 1 page)

Part III: Alabama

Vocabulary Word Lists

• WITH Definitions: Students can use this word list as a study sheet to learn the pre-defined words. (20 words, 1 page)
• WITHOUT Definitions: Assign this word list for students to define the words on their own. This can be done either as a pre-reading activity or as they read the novel using the context clues. (20 Words, 2 pages)

Vocabulary Study Activities

• Match the word to the definition. (10 questions, 1 page)
• Crossword Puzzle (10 questions, 1 page)

Vocabulary Quiz

• Quiz: Select the correct definition for each word & write sentences using vocabulary words. (20 questions, 2 pages)

Part IV: From Now On

Vocabulary Word Lists

• WITH Definitions: Students can use this word list as a study sheet to learn the pre-defined words. (10 words, 1 page)
• WITHOUT Definitions: Assign this word list for students to define the words on their own. This can be done either as a pre-reading activity or as they read the novel using the context clues. (10 Words, 1 page)

Vocabulary Study Activity

• Word Search Puzzle (8 questions, 1 page)

Vocabulary Quiz

• Quiz: Match the vocabulary words to the synonyms or related words and write a paragraph with 5 vocabulary words. (10 questions, 1 page)

ANSWER KEYS for ALL Vocabulary Practice Activities and Quizzes

Examples of the vocabulary activities included are listed below.

• define the word
• antonyms / synonyms
• fill in the blank sentences
• categorize words that are similar
• write sentences using the word
• Crossword puzzles
• Word Search Puzzles
• multiple choice – choose the correct definition

The vocabulary words in the word banks appear within the range of parts listed at the top of each vocabulary sheet.

Please keep in mind that this product is not meant to take the place of formal vocabulary instruction. It’s a tool that can help you target vocabulary instruction, check for understanding of previously taught vocabulary, and practice vocabulary knowledge in a variety of ways.