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.

Guided imagery on separation from best friend.

Objective: To connect student's to the experiences of separation in their own lives and the changes that separation brings.

Activity: Teacher conducts guided imagery. Students imagine their best friend is moving away: 3000 miles away. They may never see each other again. They recall memories of their times together. How do their lives change with their friend now gone? Students are encouraged to add images of their own to the teacher's guided experience.

Assessment: Involvement of students in the experience and their contributions to it.