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.
Discuss music for celebration
Objective: To stimulate students to think of music as a mode of celebration.
Activity:
1.) Teacher facilitates a discussion, beginning with: “Let’s make today a day of celebration. What shall we celebrate? How will we celebrate? Food? Clothes? Activities?”
2.)Encourage students to use their imagination to make this a day of celebration.
3.)Ask students: What about music?