Elicit non-trivial dialogue from students. Guide students to reflection and analysis of the experience. Encourage students to share their perceptions and beliefs. Summarize and review similarities and differences.

Brainstorm prior knowledge of watermelons.

Objective: To work cooperatively to recall prior knowledge concerning watermelons.

Activity: On watermelon-shaped paper, pairs brainstorm facts they have heard, seen, read or learned pertaining to watermelons. The facts will be shared, discussed and reviewed with the whole class and then displayed on the classroom bulletin board.

Assessment: Pairs will have a minimum of 8 facts written on their watermelon slices.