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.
Graph favorite colors.
Objective: To make a graph of their favorite colors.
Activity: Graphing Favorite Colors (emphasize the color words). Make a simple color graph on a large sheet of bulletin board paper. Cut out small squares from construction paper that matches the colors named on the chart. Have each student come up and paste a square of his or her favorite color on the chart. When the chart is complete, discuss the results: Which color is the most popular? Which color is the least popular? Which color(s) is not liked by anyone? How many people like each of the colors? How many more people like _____ than _____? How many people are represented on the chart? Does it match the number of people in the room? If the numbers do not match, why do you think this is so?
