One of my favorite EduProtocols is the Frayer Model. While it was not created by the EduProtocol folks, many of you may recognize the model. It is traditionally used with vocabulary work. The word or topic goes in the middle with 4 quadrants that include a description, examples, nonexample, and images- there are many variations. You can complete this on paper or online. In their SMART Start, they suggest starting with Frayer a friend as a great way to get to know each other. But we are in December, and I had a fourth-grade class (thanks to Carla and Jamie Lynn) Frayer themselves. We then gave the students the option to share one of their quadrants (who knew there would be a student wo didn’t like chocolate!). The next day, we repeated the process with winter.
So what did I learn?
My fourth graders needed a little help with time management. The first time many got so involved with drawing their dream pet, they hardly had time to finish. I would give more time checks to help them move along (or have them do the drawing last!).
Several of them suggested this would be a good beginning-of-the-year project.
When I asked how we could use it in class, well, it did take a little prompting but they did see how it could be used for vocabulary words and other topics.
If you are looking for additional Frayer information, please see my Wakelet here.
No comments:
Post a Comment