Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.

Picture search

Objective: The student will explain that behaviors can be changed by setting goals and following through on them. These behaviors can make it possible to plan for time to do both those things we like to do and those we need to do.

Activity: Picture the 'Perfect' Me. Ask the students to imagine what they would be like if they were 'perfect' and were able to do both what they want to do and what they need to do in a normal day. Have them list all of the things they'd accomplish in just such a day. Then ask them to show such a day in a cartoon, showing each activity occurring at a definite time. Once complete have the students share their cartoons. Then discuss the topic-- 1) Is it possible to really be 'perfect' for any amount of time? 2) Can you learn to do things in new ways? 3) How could you do so? Introduce the topic of goals and explain that once you know what behavior you want to change, you can do so by planning the change. Writing a goal to guide you can be a big step in the right direction.

Assessment: Student answers during discussion show their understanding of the objective.