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.

Introduce Scat-singing

Objective: To introduce students to scat-singing and to the concept of improvisation.
Activity: Distribute scripted version (the “words”) of a scat-singing recording. Before listening to the recording, take turns reading the syllables. Try adding beat and reading them. Finally, listen to the recording and follow the syllables.
Standards: 6
Assessment: Quality of the student responses.