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.

Make rubbings of objects.

Objective: Students will have a closer look at plants through the use of texture.

Activity: Collect plant samples. Using the side of a crayon, have students make rubbings of various types of plants and parts of plants.

Assessment: The quality and size of the rubbing collection.