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.

Remembering your last birthday, draw a picture or write a story about what happened that day.

Give students time to reflect and then have them get right into this activity.

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