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.

Guided imagery of communication with parents.

Objective: To create an experience to raise students' awareness of the importance of audience in communication.

Activity: Teacher conducts guided imagery. Students remember a time when they wanted a special favor from parents. Students recall which parent they approached, what time of day it was, where they were, what their tone of voice was, what kinds of words they used, what promises they made.

Assessment: Involvement of students in the experience.