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.

Interviews and "Courage" visuals.

Objective: To preface the novel by having students see how real people react in battle.

Activity: Students interview someone who has been involved in any war and report to class. Emphasis in interview is "courage." Students create visuals to portray the concept of "courage."

Assessment: Quality of interviews and visual portrayals.