Overview

1. Make Connections
   1. Concepts/content
      1. That main information
      2. Filet mignon
      3. The must-know information
   2. Linchpins
      1. The 1 piece of information holding it all together
   3. Real life
      1. Story time
      2. Connect it to real life
      3. Make what they are learning relate
2. Connections
   1. Help with retention
   2. Pulls it all together
3. Examples
   1. Tell a story that includes the concepts
   2. Tell a story that talks about the linchpin
   3. Tell a story that connects the concepts to the linchpin

Review & Lesson Integration

Think about the lesson that you have created thus far. Look at your outline and your presentation – even your notes. Are there connections to real-life examples, connections between topics, or even connections to other experiences that you can include? Remember that these efforts aim to help retention and learning, so include them if you haven’t already.