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 mini-lecture on qualities of fiction.

Objective: To explain some of the qualities of fiction to the students.

Activity: Teacher discusses the following with the children: Why the book is fiction. Which characteristics of cats are true. Which are not. Which characteristics of mice are possible. Which are not? What could have happened? How do we know? What could not have happened? How do we know? Elements of conflict: cat/mice, mice/skog. Discuss cause and effect. Children will be asked to write a short paper explaining their understanding of fact and fiction and cause-effect.

Assessment: Quality of their understanding and written work.