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.
Write a rough draft of a persuasive essay. Topic is teacher or students' choice.
Objective: Refocus on aspects of "persuasion."
Activity: Write a rough draft of persuasive essay topic chosen by either teacher or students.
