I like to do this «thinking routine» with my students before starting a unit and then to revisit that thinking again at the end of the unit. (sadlier.com)
When starting a unit, launching an event can help students make an emotional connection to the major themes and concepts to be explored. (edutopia.org)
I've put together 4 sections to cover from the start of yr 12 to when students start their unit 1 investigation. (tes.com)