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.
Class observes clouds, listens to poem.
Objective: To hook students into thinking about different cloud types.
Activity: Class goes outside to lie on backs and observe clouds. Teacher reads cloud-related poem.
