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.

Visual Explorer Exercise

Using teacher selected images from the Visual Explorer, Educator’s Edition, each student chooses one image and creates a story that is, will or just happened in this scene. Share your story with partner.