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The Unsinkable Wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic - Vocabulary More options
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Activity Overview


Students will demonstrate their understanding of vocabulary words by using a Frayer Model. After choosing a word, students provide the definition, example, synonyms, and antonyms of the word. Students may be provided the vocabulary words, or they can use words that they have discovered through their reading of the text. See below for an example of a completed visual vocabulary board.


Example: agony


  • Definition
    n. extreme and continued pain; intense physical or mental suffering
  • Example from Text
    “Then Murdoch watched in excruciating agony as the huge ship slowly began to turn -
    but it was too late and the iceberg fatally grazed the liner’s side.”
  • Examples
    anguish, misery, torment, torture
  • Non-Examples
    contentment, happiness, joy, comfort

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Student Instructions

Create a Frayer Model for one of the vocabulary words from The Unsinkable Wreck of the RMS Titanic.


  1. Choose a vocabulary word and type it into the center title box.
  2. Find the definition in a print or online dictionary and enter it into the description box under Definition.
  3. Illustrate the meaning of the word in the Definition cell using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.
    • Alternatively, use Photos for Class to show the meaning of the words with the search bar.
  4. Think of at least three characteristics that help expand the meaning beyond the definition.
  5. Provide written and visual examples of the word.
  6. Provide written and visual non-examples of the word.

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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 4-5

Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)

Type of Assignment Individual

Type of Activity: Visual Vocabulary Boards

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Rubric

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Frayer Model Vocabulary Rubric Template
Create a Frayer Model storyboard to demonstrate the meaning of a word or concept. Include a visualization with the definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples.
Proficient Emerging Beginning
Definition
Student entered a correct definition for the vocabulary word and included the part of speech.
Student entered a correct definition for the vocabulary word, but did not include the correct part of speech.
Student entered an incorrect definition for the vocabulary word, and/or did not include the correct part of speech.
Characteristics
Student provided at least three characteristics of the vocabulary word or concept to expand or clarify the definition.
Student provided two characteristics of the vocabulary word or concept to expand or clarify the definition.
Student provided only one characteristic of the vocabulary word or concept to expand or clarify the definition.
Examples
Student provided at least three examples demonstrating understanding of the vocabulary word.
Student provided two examples demonstrating understanding of the vocabulary word.
Student provided only one example demonstrating understanding of the vocabulary word.
Non-Examples
Student provided at least three non-examples demonstrating understanding of the vocabulary word.
Student provided two non-examples demonstrating understanding of the vocabulary word.
Student provided only one non-example demonstrating understanding of the vocabulary word.


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