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Semantic Feature Analysis This strategy effectively teaches vocabulary by activating prior knowledge and by classifying the new words by their features using a matrix. The teacher selects a list of words that have similarities, and places them on the matrix in the left-hand column. The teacher then writes features associated with these words across the top of the matrix, or asks the students to supply the features associated with these words. The students are to complete the matrix by placing either a check, if the word has the feature, or a zero if it does not have the feature. Accept all predictions. Once the matrix is complete and the students have discussed the reasons for their answers, the students should then read the assigned passage. Review matrix for any necessary changes. Reference Anders, P., & Bos, C. (1986). Semantic feature analysis: An interactive strategy for vocabulary development and text comprehension. Journal of Reading, 29(7), 610–616.  Next Strategy
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