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.

Whale songs, reflective sketch or drawing.

Objective: Students will recognize the "composition" and communicative qualities of humpback whales' songs.

Activity: Play for the class the recording of humpback whales' songs. Students are asked to sketch or create drawings with crayons while they listen to these songs. Their drawings should reflect what they think the whale is trying to communicate by singing their song.

Assessment: Students participation in the activity and quality of their crayon drawings or sketches.