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.
New School Exercise
Objective: To create an experience through which students can make decisions about their reasoning skills.
Activity: Teacher sets this scenario: "Your school district is building a new school. Write down what you would name it and three reasons why."
