While reading a scientific article, a class of fifth-grade students completed a series of Frayer models on unfamiliar vocabulary
words they encountered. To complete a Frayer model, students write the vocabulary word in the center, and then fill the surrounding rectangles with the definition, pictures of examples and non-examples, and a sentence using the word. Each student completed a different number of Frayer models depending on how many new vocabulary words they learned from the article. This activity will improve students' vocabulary knowledge by:
Providing a series of mnemonic devices to increase student retention of new words.
Explanation:
The students are trying to learn new vocabulary but they are unable to retain the new words. The students are learning new words by writing its definition and examples. This will create a visual impact for every word and retention would be easy. The student vocabulary knowledge can be improved by providing mnemonic devices.
