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 “enrapture”:
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Student Instructions
Create a Frayer Model for one of the vocabulary words from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Encourage students to work together by creating a classroom wall or bulletin board where everyone can add their chosen vocabulary words, definitions, and illustrations. This builds a shared learning resource and sparks peer discussion.
Divide your class into small groups and assign each group a set of vocabulary words from the text. This ensures all key terms are covered and gives students responsibility for teaching their words to classmates.
Invite each student or group to present their Frayer Model to the class. This practice builds confidence and reinforces understanding as students explain and discuss vocabulary in their own words.
Incorporate interactive games like 'Vocabulary Bingo' or 'Charades' using the selected words. Games make review sessions fun and improve retention through active engagement.
Ask students to use each vocabulary word in a sentence about their own life or experiences outside the book. This personal connection deepens understanding and makes the words more memorable.
A Frayer Model is a graphic organizer that helps students understand vocabulary by breaking down a word's definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples. Using this method with words from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory supports deeper comprehension and retention.
To make a visual vocabulary board, pick a word from the book, find its definition, describe its characteristics, show examples and non-examples, and add pictures or scenes from the story to illustrate meaning. Tools like Photos for Class can help find images.
Engaging activities include using the Frayer Model, creating vocabulary boards, acting out scenes, making word maps, and quoting words directly from the text. These strategies help reinforce vocabulary in context for 4th and 5th graders.
Providing both examples (synonyms) and non-examples (antonyms) helps students understand the full meaning of a word and avoid confusion, supporting stronger language skills and reading comprehension.
Yes, students can select vocabulary words they encounter while reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or use teacher-provided lists. This encourages ownership and deeper engagement with the text.