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.

Design individual coat-of-arms.

Objective: To connect own characteristics to a custom of the Middle Ages.

Activity: 1) Discuss example coats-of-arms on Medieval shields. 2) With colored pens, white paper, and other ornamented items, students design own shield insignia and write explanation.

Assessment: Individual involvement/originality and complexity of shield.