Semantic Features Analysis

When introducing a unit that has a lot of closely related vocabulary, the instructor can conduct a semantic features analysis. This involves listing the terms analyzed down the left margin of the paper and then the features of those terms across the top and then putting checks in the boxes where they apply. Follows is a simple example of a semantic analysis on garden tools:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With this chart, students can distinguish between terms, developing and refining their vocabulary.