Effective Vocabulary Instruction After Reading: Frayer Model (Grades 6-12)

Using a specialized graphic organizer to explore vocabulary words more deeply after reading helps students develop their understanding of important words and concepts used in school texts. In this module, participants learn about effective vocabulary instruction, the kinds of vocabulary words to select from a text, the main components of the research-based Frayer Model, and the steps to implementing vocabulary instruction using the Frayer Model.

• Secondary version for Grades 6–12: Vocabulary knowledge in these grades is critical to students’ ability to understand content-area texts and communicate what they have learned about important concepts through writing and discussion.

Estimated Time to Complete the Module

1 hour, 20 minutes

Effective Vocabulary Instruction Module Sections

Section 1: Review of Vocabulary Knowledge and Graphic Organizers

Section 2: Selecting Appropriate Vocabulary

Section 3: The Frayer Model