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.
Divide the class up into five groups and write a cinquain on the importance of family.
Objective: For students to understand the importance of the family and its role in survival.
Activity: Divide the class up into five groups and write a cinquain on the importance of "family." Individually - write a journal entry on what your family means to you and include how you contribute or interact with your family. Individual Activity You suddenly have to leave your house or apartment. You must leave your belongings behind, and, aside from a few clothes, you can take only four of your possessions. What would you take? Draw these four possessions. In addition, in a letter to a friend, explain what those items mean to you and why you chose as you did. Include your feelings about the items you had to leave behind and any anger or frustration that you felt, as well as sadness.
