Use the Frayer Model to build understanding! AND Make it Cute! The Frayer Model is an evidence-based vocabulary strategy where students identify a word’s (e.g. love) meaning by writing its given definition (e.g., to care deeply about someone) providing examples of the word (e.g., how I feel about my dad), identifying characteristics of the word (e.g., supportive, warm, etc.), and identifying non-examples (e.g., spreading rumors about someone). This strategy helps students build a comprehensive