Expand Vocabulary 21 Frayer Model Set for Myth-related Terms ELA

Are you teaching a unit on myth or mythology? Do you want your students to learn academic vocabulary related to this topic? Research shows that teaching vocabulary in context is the best practice for long-term retention. Using Frayer models is a proven method to do this effectively in the classroom when teaching literature and non-fiction texts. Get your students actively engaged with vocabulary — and have them proudly display their creations!

All of my Greek and Roman myth resources come packaged as a PDF and they include a durable link so you can create quick and easy student-facing versions to share and modify on Google Classroom — Great for Distance Learning!

Features Included in the Resource:

• Teacher Instruction Guide for Teaching with Frayer Models
• Anchor Chart for "How to Create Frayer Models"
• 21 Frayer Models with Vocabulary Related to Myth
• Customizable Template to Use with any Word or Term
• Useful List for How to Look Up Myth-related Vocabulary
• Fully Completed Student Example Frayer Model
• Standards Alignment Chart

Using the Frayer Method to Teach and Model Vocabulary Instruction

The Frayer Model is a graphic organizer that can be used in a classroom when students are learning vocabulary in context. The basic feature of the model is that students must break apart the meaning of any word into four different quadrants — meaning, essential characteristics, examples, and non-examples. I also add the opportunity for students to add and label an illustration.

Assign a Myth or any Non-Fiction Text to your Students

Assign a myth or myth-related text that includes any of these literary terms and vocabulary:

1. Myth

2. Mythic Hero

3. Heroine

4. Archetype

5. Myth of Origin

6. Symbolism

7. Tradition

8. Demiurge

9. Goddesses and Gods

10. Deity and Deities

11. Belief

12. Creation Myth

13. Storytelling

14. Personification

15. Anthropomorphism

16. Cautionary Tale

17. Urban Myth

18. Catharsis

19. Underworld

20. Sacrifice

21. Oracle

Or assign any term you like with the customizable template included.

Original Content and Copyright Notice:

N.B. This product is original and was made with love. Please handle it with care. If you enjoy this educational resource, please consider sharing the store link with your friends and colleagues. Also, drop me a line. I'd love to read your feedback. This product is protected by a commercial non-distribution license. The product is intended for use in an educational setting. © 2019-2020. N.B. Frayer Model adapted from Frayer, D. A., Frederick, W. C., & Klausmeier, H. G. (1969). A schema for testing the level of concept mastery (Technical report No. 16). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning.

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