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Semantic Feature Analysis
This strategy effectively teaches vocabulary by activating prior knowledge and classifying new words by their features. A matrix is created with vocabulary words that have similarities on the left-hand side, and features of those words at the top of the matrix. Using background knowledge, complete the matrix by indicating which words go with which features. Next read a related passage with references to the words and features. Finally, review your matrix for any corrections.
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4th Grade Reading Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
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