Modified Frayer Models

Instructions:

Actual Definition: / Synonyms: Write words that mean the same or about the same
Visualize the word:
Use pictures, icons,
symbols. / Your definition: Describe
the vocabulary term in words that a friend would understand.
Actual Definition:
/ Synonyms: Write words that mean the same or about the same
Visualize the word:
Use pictures, icons,
Symbols / Your definition: Describe
the vocabulary word in in words that a friend would understand.
Actual Definition: / Synonyms: Write words that mean the same or about the same
Visualize the word:
Use pictures, icons,
symbols. / Your definition: Describe
the vocabulary word in words that a friend would understand.

Modified Frayer Model Keys

Actual Definition:
A political theory founded on the belief that human nature is basically good. Individuals form into groups and later states. States generally cooperate and follow international norms and procedures that have been mutually agreed upon. War is the product of corrupt institutions but war is not inevitable. / Synonyms: Write words that mean the same or about the same
Possible synonyms: unity, decency, integrity,compliance
Visualize the word:
Use pictures, icons,
symbols.
These could take many forms, but a handshake would be a likely symbol / Your definition: Describe
the theory in words that a friend would understand.
Possible definition: The liberal theory presumes that people are good and can improve.Individual freedoms are best realized in democracies.War is the product of corrupt institutions but war is not inevitable.
Actual Definition:
A view of the world defined by the following assumptions: the international realm is anarchic and consists of independent political units called states; states are the primary actors and inherently possess some offensive military capability or power which makes them potentially dangerous to each other; states can never be sure about the intentions of other states; the basic motive driving states is survival or the maintenance of sovereignty; states are rational and think strategically about how to survive. / Synonyms: Write words that mean the same or about the same
Possible synonyms: self-preservation, anarchy, self-defense
Visualize the word:
Use pictures, icons,
symbols.
These will vary, but a possible picture may be “king of the hill” / Your definition: Describe
the theory in words that a friend would understand.
Possible definition: Every one looks out for themselves. If you are on top and powerful, no one will bother you.
Actual Definition: Write the definition of the theory given by your teacher
The uneven distribution of resources in the international system creates conflict between the have and the have-nots and influence all actions and interactions. / Synonyms: Write words that mean the same or about the same
Possible synonyms: Marxism, class warfare, rich v. poor
Visualize the word:
Use pictures, icons,
symbols.
Possible images: economic classes, conflict between economic classes, domination of international capitalist system / Your definition: Describe
the theory in words that a friend would understand.
Possible definition: Conflict between the rich and poor affects the interaction between countries.

Mingst, Karen (2008). Essentials of International Relations. New York, New York:

W.W. Norton & Company

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