Frayer Model for Key Vocabulary in Toys!

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 “evolve”:

• Definition: to develop or change gradually
• Characteristics: "All in all, the bicycle actually evolved from the kiddy-car."
• Examples: grow, mature, unfold
• Non-examples: leave, stop, diminish, lessen

Student Instructions

Create a Frayer Model for one of the vocabulary words from Toys!.

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. Think of at least three characteristics that help expand the meaning beyond the definition.
5. Provide written and visual examples of the word.
6. Provide written and visual non-examples of the word.