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.

Verbal and pictorial metaphors.

Objective: To clarify and deepen the concepts which run through the story.

Activity: In cooperative learning groups, students create verbal and pictorial metaphors: "Separation is..." "Loyalty is..." "Trust is..." Each group member contributes individually; the group creates a chart to include all contributions for display to the rest of the class.

Assessment: Teacher observation of group social skills; depth and quality of metaphors.