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.

Read book. Draw a picture about story.

Objective: To listen to story and draw a picture about what they heard.

Activity: Read book MR. RABBIT AND THE LOVELY PRESENT, by Charlotte Zolotow. The children then draw a picture about something in the story.

Assessment: Does their picture reflect a situation in the story?