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.

Students draw a picture of their hero and give it a name.

Objective: Students will be able to define their own idea of a hero through visualization and drawing.

Activity: Teacher will ask for all students to close their eyes and think about what characteristics their ideal hero would have. Then, students would draw a picture of their hero and give it a name.

Assessment: Students can creatively articulate their image of a superhero