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.

To listen to a record and participate in the rhythm band.

Objective: To play instruments in a class rhythm band.

Activity: Children will listen to music playing nursery rhymes they are familiar with. They will then select the rhythm instruments and play along with the music. Children will realize what it sounds like when instruments work together.

Assessment: The "concert" that the children produce.