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.

Song requests and confusion

Objective: To create an experience of confusion when sensible decisions are not made.

Activity: Give each child a songbook and have them each select their favorite song. After each child has his/her song identified, tell the children that we will ALL sing our favorite songs at the same time! Try this for about one-minute, or as long as it takes for confusion to reign.

Assessment: Student involvement in singing and confusion.