Word Grids/ Semantic Feature Analysis
When to use:
- to encourage students to make connections as they read
- to build vocabulary
- to build understanding
- scaffolding with students who need extra support
How to use:
1. Do as a group or individually.
2. Create chart on own paper or use fillable.
3. First give students a concept or topic and ask them to suggest terms. For example, the topic "fruit" might get apple,
grape, banana , and orange. Write these in the spaces on the left side of the grid from top to bottom.
4. Once several related terms are written along the vertical dimension of the grid, add features, characteristics, or other
defining information in the spaces at the top of the grid moving left to right.
5. Finally, ask for students to help fill in the grid. Using yes/no, agree/disagree, or some other response options, connect the
word with a feature.
- to encourage students to make connections as they read
- to build vocabulary
- to build understanding
- scaffolding with students who need extra support
How to use:
1. Do as a group or individually.
2. Create chart on own paper or use fillable.
3. First give students a concept or topic and ask them to suggest terms. For example, the topic "fruit" might get apple,
grape, banana , and orange. Write these in the spaces on the left side of the grid from top to bottom.
4. Once several related terms are written along the vertical dimension of the grid, add features, characteristics, or other
defining information in the spaces at the top of the grid moving left to right.
5. Finally, ask for students to help fill in the grid. Using yes/no, agree/disagree, or some other response options, connect the
word with a feature.
word_grids_semantic_feature_analysis_fillable.pdf | |
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Fisher, D., Brozo, W.G., Frey, N, & Ivey, G. (2011). 50 instructional routines to develop content literacy (Second edition).
Boston, MA: Pearson.
Boston, MA: Pearson.