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.

Paired reading; take home to share with parents.

Objective: After hearing the story, Where In The World Is Walter?, students will be able to name different places in the neighborhood.

Activity: Teacher reads story, "Where In The World Is Walter?" aloud to class. Class brainstorms the question, "Where are you?" (school, room, desk, etc.). On a 4" x 6" piece of paper, students draw their answer to the question.

Assessment: Students' drawings will show an understanding of what is in a neighborhood habitat by including at least two details of their neighborhood (chair and desk; house and tree; slide and swing).