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.

B/W figure activity-learners dress figure to represent self on happiest day.

Objective: Create an experience for learners to connect what they know about communicating happiness.

Activity: After brainstorming happy events and how we look and feel when we're happy, learners will dress a black/white stick figure to represent happiness. (Students will use fru-fru decorations such as feathers, glitter, balloons, doilies, etc.)

Assessment: Participation and enjoyment of brainstorming and activity.