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.

Buying gifts

Objective: To hook students into the idea of giving.

Activity: Set up this scenario: "You have decided to give one $1,000 gift to one person. Fill out the blank check (run off blank checks with your school's logo and distribute) and underneath it state what you are buying your chosen person and list three to five reasons why."

Assessment: Involvement of students in this procedure.