Learning Strategy Assignment General Information:

Strategy Area: Vocabulary Specific Strategy: Graphic Organizer Frayer Model Curricular Area: Science Chapter Topic: Motion Grade Level: 6th Grade

Description of Specific Strategy

Briefly describe the specific strategy Frayer Model is a graphic organizer that helps with vocabulary building. The Frayer model defines the word or concept, gives an example and a non-example, and provides a visual representation or characteristic or both. The Frayer model also offers specific areas to put the information and to organize information.

Explanation of Applicability of Specific Strategy to Chapter Content

Why did you choose this specific strategy? How does this strategy assist a student in understanding the content?

I chose this strategy because I have several students that struggle with vocabulary recall and who dont have a big vocabulary. In order to meet the needs of these students I chose to use the Frayer Model because it promotes critical thinking and helps students to identify and understand unfamiliar vocabulary words. The Frayer Model also draws on a students prior knowledge to build connections among new concepts and creates a visual reference by which students learn to compare attributes and examples.

Example of the Specific Strategy with Content Information Included on the Example
Its organized and specific It is clutter free It has the topic areas that is needed to collect specific information It is easy to use and make

Reflection
How might this strategy be helpful to a student with a mild disability? How might this strategy allow a student with a mild disability to more successfully access and understand the chapter content?

Students with mild disabilities often have trouble with vocabulary for many different reasons. The Frayer model is great for vocabulary building, because it allows students to make connects and access prior knowledge. I know many of our students do have prior knowledge or have exposure to a plethora vocabulary words, but the Frayer Model also gives a visual representation of the word or allows the student to make a visual representation of the word foster metacognition to remind him/her of the specific vocabulary word.