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.

Teach the word persistence.

Objective: To have the children ponder the deeper meaning of persistence.

Activity: Teach the word persistence. Its derivation is “to stand through.” Then have the children create metaphors verbally, Persistence is like…

Assessment: Understanding of the meaning of the word as shown in the metaphors, and originality.