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.

Present Parts of Speech

Objective: Students will understand parts of speech—nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Activity: The definition and usage of parts of speech—nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs—is presented with the aid of a textbook, lecture, and activities such as the following:
1. Nouns: Place this heading on the chalkboard: Person—Place-Thing. Students cite examples of nouns that would fit under the various headings. (Activity could be varied by listing nouns from a particular environment, such as a farm, school, shopping mall.)
2. Verbs: Write various action verbs (jump, shave, etc.) on slips of paper. Student volunteers pick a slip and pantomime the action for the class. As students guess each action, the verb is written on the board. Extend list of “action verbs” with examples provided by students.
3. Adjectives: Ask a volunteer to choose an object in the room. Without revealing its identity, the volunteer writes three words that describe the object on the board. Students try to guess the object. Once the object has revealed, students list other words that describe it.
4. Adverbs: Write on the board: “Joe was playing.” Ask volunteers to suggest single words that tell how Joe might play, then words that tell where he played, and finally when he played. Repeat this using the sentences “Jill was dancing.” And “Harry was eating.”
Evaluation: Participation in activities and understanding of parts of speech.