Literacy Integration

FRAYER MODEL

Frayer ModelProvides students with the opportunity to

understand what a concept is and what it is not. The examples gives students the chance to

elaborate on what they know and their understanding.

Frayer Models: different versions with similar

outcomes

Characteristic Version:

–Essential characteristics of the word–Essential Non

Characteristics of the word–Examples –Non-examples

Definition Version: –Word’s

definition–A list of

characteristics about the concept–A list of

examples–A list of non

examples

Foldable Frayer

With a partner, select a term/concept below:

• Natural resources• Disease• Energy• Manifest Destiny• Revolution• Plot• Design

• E-Commerce• Leadership• Prime• Birds• Culture • Ethics• Safety

Foldable Frayer • Fold paper in half once, then

again (hamburger- twice)• Cut a triangle out of the folded

corner• Open and write the following

about your term/concept:– In UPPER LEFT write definition– In UPPER RIGHT write characteristics– In LOWER LEFT write examples (from own

life or something learned)– In LOWER RIGHT write non-examples

• Place your Frayer on top of the term selected

Frayer Extension Activity: “The Way I See It”

How to use:• Select topic or event that can be viewed differently by

various people or groups• Determine four people or groups who hold different

opinions or perspectives• As students read the selection, have them make notes

about how each group or person would view the event or issue.

Tips:

Consider leading a discussion on "perspective" before beginning the activity. Can be used to solve a problem and how different people or groups might solve a problem.

Brain Break!

Sports Galore

Brain-Based

Learning

Are you Left

Brain or Right Brain?

Taking sides….how the two sides process information that

is!

Left Brain• Logical• Sequential• Rational• Analytical• Objective• Looks at parts

Right Brain• Random• Intuitive• Holistic• Synthesizing• Subjective• Looks at wholes

The Right Brain vs Left Brain testDo you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-

clockwise? • If clockwise, then

you use more of the RIGHT side of the brain.

• Most of us would see the dancer turning counter-clockwise . This is using the LEFT side of the brain.

• Try to focus and change the direction. See if you can do it!

Why should we as teachers want to better understand how the brain works?

Share your thoughts with your neighbor!

We must embrace All Learners in our

Classrooms!Auditory Learners (Learn by listening and speaking) Hear

Visual Learners (Learn by observing) See

Tactile Learners (Learn by manipulating objects) Touch

Kinesthetic Learners (Learn by performing or rehearsal) Move

Thematic Visualizatio

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Thematic Visualization

• Embraces: Auditory learners, Visual learners, Tactile learners, Kinesthetic learners … All FOUR Modalities: AVTK

• Incorporates whole language strategies, writing process steps, and learning styles elements into an activity.

• Enhance instruction and bridge the gap into other content areas.

“The Pinecone Problem”

• In pairs, read and discuss the passage

• Pick a question to answer. • DRAW your response to one of the

questions on the index card. No words or numbers can be written on the response

• Move around and show the diagram to at least 3 classmates. They must sign their initials on the back of the picture and indicate which question has been answered by your illustration.