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.
Musical Writing
Objective: To observe similarities and differences in music.
Activity: Play excerpts from classical music and have students free write about how each section of music makes them feel.
