Vocabulary Instruction

Using The Frayer Model to Teach Vocabulary Concepts

The Frayer model is one of the few tools for teachers that’s been in classrooms longer than I have. When I first started teaching, I was using it, and it’s still going strong in classrooms around the world. Let’s find out why the Frayer Model has enjoyed such long-lasting popularity!

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How Tally Marks Can Help You Teach Vocabulary

We’re used to using tally marks for math, but tally marks can help you teach vocabulary, too. It’s very simple: just use tally marks to track words you’re trying to practice. Like anything else that sounds simple, there’s more to it if you dive in! How to Use Tally Marks

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Using Cinquain Poems to Teach Vocabulary

Even when I’m teaching science or math, my English degree means that I love using poetry and literature to teach every content area. Cinquain poems are one of my favorite things to use to get students connected deeply to the concept we’re studying. Cinquain poems are perfect for teaching vocabulary

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