This week in class, we talked about three ways we can help our students with reading; the Jigsaw Activity, Frayer Model Strategy, and the Choice-board. For this post, I am going to focus on the Frayer Model Strategy (FMS).
This strategy looks at one single word. From that word, you have to state the definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples. Doing this gives you a deeper understanding of that word, as well as answer any question you may have had about that word. I personally really like this approach and can see myself using this in a classroom. One way it could be used is by writing words, or by drawing pictures in each of the boxes to give students a visual. This gives students a chance to really think about a word and what they know about it. Here are some examples I found.
I commented on you post but it didn't show up so I am commenting again. I agree that reading is the foundation of a child's education. In order to succeed in school and in life, students need to become proficient readers. My goal is to go beyond that basic goal of being able to read. I want my students to love to read. If a person loves to read, the possiblities are endless. I love the graphics that you chose. I think the Frayer model allows students to be creative. Adding visuals is a good memory aid.
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ReplyDeleteI really like the Frayer model too but as you read on my blog, I chose all of the strategies because I think as teachers we can make them all fun for all subjects. I think as long as our focus is our students we will keep them learning. Great post!
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This is also my second class with Professor Steffes, I had her last semester in a sixteen week course and learn lots. I am looking forward to what she has in store for us this semester, I know it will be good though. I have never been a fan of reading, but like you mentioned it is a building block when it comes to learning and school. While taking classes, I have realized the importance of learning and have found myself to be doing a lot of it. I too used the Frayer Model, it is the model which I like the best, but when it comes to the classroom, I realize we will have to break out of our comfort zone and be flexible.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you're saying about the essential skill of reading! Reading is something we all need in order to carry even the most basic needs in life. As Susan said, we all want our students to be able to read, but we want them to LOVE to read as well! I totally agree with her on that too. Reading can take you so many places, and for many students who are growing up in tough home environments reading can be that escape. Heck, reading can anybodies escape! We all need that time away from everything, a time to just forget about it all. So I truly believe reading is ESSENTIAL in more ways than one. Great post Rachel!
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