1. Word Grids/ Semantic Feature Analysis Dyanis Popova Benjamin Zachary Ming-Jen Fang

2. Purpose and Benefits √ Learn terminology and concepts √ Connect to prior knowledge √ Provide an organized framework for learning related term through comparison and analysis √ Study aid √ Critical concept analysis

3. Implementation √ Should be co-constructed with students √ Create a premade, blank grid √ Suggest a concept or topic to students and ask them to suggest related words Eg: Virginia plants √ Write these words in the first column √ Add features, characteristics etc. along the top row.

4. Implementation √ Ask students to help fill in the grid. √ Connect each word with a feature using yes/ no, agree/ disagree etc. √ Demonstrate use of the grid for studying terms. √ Provide students with a blank grid to use for an upcoming lesson or unit. √ A large version can be put up as a student reference.

5. Implementation √Students can fill in the grid as critical terms and information are encountered. √After the grid is complete: √ Ask students questions about the words related to their similarities and differences. √ Model making connections between the effort of making the grid and assessment outcomes.

6. Bibliography Brozo, W.G., Fisher, D. B., Frey, N., Ivey, G. (2006). 50 content area strategies for adolescent literacy. Alexandria, VA: Prentice Hall. San Diego State University (2010). Semantic Feature Analysis. Retrieved from http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/guides /sfa.html