New Vocabulary in "Casey at the Bat"

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Casey at the Bat Vocabulary


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Activity Overview

In this activity, students demonstrate their understanding of vocabulary words using a Frayer Model. After choosing a word, students provide a definition, characteristics, examples (synonyms), and non-examples (antonyms) of the word. Students may be provided the vocabulary words, or they can use words that they have discovered through their reading of the text.


This example uses the word “tumult”.

Definition: violent, noisy commotion of a crowd

Characteristics: “With a smile of Christian charity great Casey’s visage shone; He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;”

Examples: disturbance, excitement, riot, pandemonium

Non-examples: calm, agreement, harmony, peace, order

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Student Instructions

Create a Frayer Model for one of the vocabulary words from Casey at the Bat.


  1. Choose a vocabulary word and type it into the center title box.
  2. Find the definition in a print or online dictionary and enter it into the description box under Definition.
  3. Illustrate the meaning of the word in the Definition cell using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.
    • Alternatively, use Photos for Class to show the meaning of the words with the search bar.
  4. Quote the use of the word from the book, and recreate the scene.
  5. Provide written and visual examples of the word.
  6. Provide written and visual non-examples of the word.


Frayer Model Vocab with Quote

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