What are the components of the Frayer model for vocabulary?

• A. Vocab strategy: definition, characteristics, examples, non-examples.
• B. A method for summarizing stories using 3-5 sentences.
• C. A technique to predict outcomes in a story.
• D. A method for paraphrasing texts.

Answer: (A)

The Frayer model helps students deeply understand a vocabulary term by organizing information into four parts: a precise definition, key characteristics or features, examples of the term in use, and non-examples that show what it is not. This structure gives a clear, multi-faceted view of a word, which supports both understanding and retention, especially for English learners who benefit from seeing how a word behaves in context and where its boundaries lie. The four components listed match exactly what the Frayer model uses.

The other strategies described—summarizing stories in a few sentences, predicting outcomes in a story, or paraphrasing texts—are different literacy approaches and not components of the Frayer vocabulary framework.