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.

Creative movement with music.

Objective: To deepen students' awareness and understanding of the butterfly life cycle.

Activity: Teacher reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. Teacher leads students through a creative movement exercise with colored scarves and music (Pachelbel Canon in D works well here). Students act out being caterpillars with lights on, being in the cocoon with lights out, and emerging as butterflies with lights on again.

Assessment: Student participation in the activity and whether or not their movements "make sense."