Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.
Teacher instruction on action words and verbs.
Objective: To introduce the word “verb” and to expand student understanding of verbs as action words.
Activity: Teacher provides instruction connecting action words and verbs. Student read text and teacher shows teaching filmstrip. Using overhead projector and a list of words which are action verbs and nouns, teacher checks for understanding, using “thumbs up, thumbs down” for student internalization of concept.
