Frayer Square Template (English & Welsh)

The Frayer Square Diagram is based on the theory of structural learning, which states that learners construct knowledge by organising new information into meaningful relationships. This Frayer Square Diagram helps students do this by providing a visual representation of the relationships between a term and its characteristics, examples, and imagery.

Features
4 pages of Frayer Square Diagrams, in English and Welsh.
Option to print 4 diagrams to a page or 1 diagram to a page.
Printable and reusable.

Benefits
Helps students learn and understand key vocabulary terms.
Promotes structural learning by organising new information into meaningful relationships.
Can be used in a variety of subject areas.
Printable and reusable, so it is cost-effective.

References
Frayer, D. A., Frederick, W. C., & Klausmeier, H. J. (1969). A schema for testing the level of concept attainment. Educational Research Quarterly, 3(1), 7-16.
Stahl, S. A. (1999). Vocabulary instruction for the classroom: Research-based practices. New York: Teachers College Press.
Zwiers, J. (2008). Building vocabulary for academic achievement: Effective instruction across the content areas. Boston: Pearson Education.