2. What is it?
• The semantic feature analysis strategy uses a grid to help kids
explore how sets of things are related to one another.
• By completing and analyzing the grid, students are able to:
See connections,
Make predictions and
Master important concepts.
• This strategy enhances comprehension and vocabulary skills.
4. 1st step
• Select a category or topic for the semantic feature analysis.
• Example: Games, animals, fractions, types of music, etc.
5. 2nd step
• Provide students with key vocabulary words and important
features related to the topic.
• Example: Individual, team, indoors, etc.
6. 3rd step
• Vocabulary words should be listed down the left hand column
and the features of the topic across the top row of the chart.
• Example: the example is in the last slide
7. 4th step
• Have students place a "+" sign in the matrix when a
vocabulary word aligns with a particular feature of the topic. If
the word does not align students may put a "–" in the grid. If
students are unable to determine a relationship they may
leave it blank.
• Example: the example is in the last slide
8. Features
Kid’s game
Individual
Outdoors
Indoors
Games
Games
Board
Team
Card
Games
Football
Beisball
Hide and
seek
scrabble
Video
games
checkers
Old maid
