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 “good-natured”.
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Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in "Zlateh the Goat" by creating visualizations.
Set up a gallery walk by displaying students’ Frayer Model boards around the classroom. This encourages students to move, observe, and discuss each other's vocabulary work. Gallery walks promote peer learning and help reinforce vocabulary in a fun, interactive way.
Have each student complete a Frayer Model for a chosen vocabulary word, then hang or place their finished boards around the room. This makes vocabulary learning visible and accessible for all students.
Invite students to walk around, view the displayed models, and take notes or use sticky notes to add comments or questions. Encourage respectful, constructive feedback. This helps deepen understanding and sparks discussion.
Lead a class discussion where students share their observations and highlight interesting examples or creative illustrations they noticed. Connect new vocabulary to the text and to students’ experiences. This reinforces learning and builds community.
A Frayer Model is a graphic organizer that helps students understand vocabulary words by defining the word, describing its characteristics, giving examples (synonyms), and non-examples (antonyms). To use it with 'Zlateh the Goat', have students choose a word from the story, fill in the model with definitions and examples, and illustrate each part to build deeper understanding.
Start by having students select a vocabulary word from 'Zlateh the Goat'. Use a Frayer Model template with sections for definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples. Let students illustrate each section using drawings or images from resources like 'Photos for Class.' This makes vocabulary learning interactive and memorable.
Including examples and non-examples helps students distinguish the precise meaning of vocabulary words. This strategy deepens understanding by clarifying what a word is and what it is not, making it easier for students to use new words accurately in context.
Encourage students to connect words to specific scenes or characters from the text. Have them use drawings, storyboards, or online images to represent the word’s meaning. Visualization supports memory and comprehension, especially for abstract terms.
You can do either! Assigning words ensures coverage of key terms, while letting students choose words they find challenging or interesting can boost engagement and ownership of learning.