Encourage tinkering with ideas, relationships, connections. Set up situations where students have to find information not readily available in school texts. Provide opportunity for students to design open-ended explorations of the concept. Provide multiple options so students can plan a unique "proof" of learning.

Creation of Collages

Objective: To extend student understanding of imagery.

Activity: Students will create, in small groups, a collage representing Thomas' imagery in "Fern Hill."

Assessment: Student participation and effort as evidenced in the collages.