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.
Have the children name two of their heroes and heroines
Objective: To get the children thinking about who are heroes and heroines to them.
Activity: Have the children name two of their heroes and heroines.
Assessment: Completion of the task
“The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” by Arielle North Olson