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.

Teacher reads "A Special Trade" Teacher models ex. of personal experience of growth in friendship

Objective: To connect the students with the concept through past personal experience and literature.

Activity: 1) Read the class the story, A Special Trade, by S. Wittman. Analyze in 1L or any short story about a special friendship. 2) Teacher models a personal friendship and discusses how it has grown stronger through growth and changes through the years. 3) Students reflect on a strong personal friendship and illustrate how it has grown since the friendship began.

Assessment: Student involvement and listening attention.