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.

Movement metaphors.

Objective: To add to the student's understanding of the concept of line and movement.

Activity: Ask the children to do the following with their bodies: Can you show how a snowflake would move in a soft, gentle snow? Now show me a hard, blowing snow!
Can you show how a marshmallow would melt in a cup of hot chocolate? In groups of four, can you show me how a plant would sprout and grow in springtime? Can you show how a drop of rain falls from the sky and hits the ground in a light rain? In a heavy rain? Can you walk this shape? Do it another way. Can you show me how a cricket would move if s/he had the hiccups? Show me how a ping pong ball bounces. Show me how a ship would sail on a calm day. How would it sail on a stormy day? Can you do a movement sequence to this pattern?

Assessment: Student participation and ability to follow directions.