Semantic mapping is an activity for building connections between groups of semantically connected words, it is highly flexible and adaptable to different connections. This lesson will give students the ability to classify words related to a specific concept and the ability to understand and use vocabulary related to specific content. This can be used with grade two and above. This lesson can be used whole group, small group or with pairs.
The components of the semantic map sorts are:
- Introduce the concept - Explain the concept of the semantic map to the students. This concept should be related to a piece of text the students will be reading.
- Brainstorm - Ask students to brainstorm a list of words related what you are studying. As the students brainstorm, list their suggestions on the board.
- Make the semantic map - Students should use the brainstormed words to develop a map of the concept being studied.
- Read the selection - Have students read the pre-selected text.
- Discuss the selection and revise the map - After reading, ask students if there are any terms from the selection that could be added to the map.
- Active engagement - Using words from the map have students respond to questions and make up their own comparisons.
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