Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Two different experiences with opposite emotional impact.

Objective: The teacher engages students in two different experiences that have the potential for opposite emotional impact.

Activity: The teacher begins class with two announcements each of which is posted on official school letterhead. 1.)there is a new Latin course being offered next quarter. The teacher sincerely encourages students, if they are interested, to sign up for this course; and 2.) parking passes have become more expensive and will rise $15 per quarter to fee of $100. Generally, the second announcement will bring forth a range of emotional responses from the students.