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 lecture & guide questioning, story mapping demo. of characters.

Objective: To teach students how to structure and organize key ideas and meanings in the story Charlotte's Web or any story.

Activity: 1) Teacher lecture using board demonstration (story Web) about how the animals in the story depended on each other for survival. 2) Teacher lecture and demonstrate on chart paper or board a story mapping timeline of character's growth in friendships in the story. 3) Using the story A Special Trade, teach how to write a book report.

Assessment: Student interest, attention and comments.