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.

Students view teacher-made slides of symbols.

Objective: To create an awareness of the varied number of symbols that are involved in our lives.

Activity: Show the teacher-made slides of symbols that can be found in the students' environment. Students will write their initial reaction to each symbol as it is shown.

Assessment: Quality of reactions and participation of students.