Plan a hook Think back to the fifth-grade travel agents. How would you introduce that project with entry event? Imagine arranging chairs into an four long rows with aisle down the middle. When students are seated, an speak into your microphone" and thank your gers" for their patience with the boarding delay. Thank them again for being patient with the lack of air conditioning that will get better after takeoff, which should only be delayed another 30 minutes due to thunderstorms in the area. Ham it up, encourage a little disgruntled behavior, and then break scene. Ask kids what they know about air travel horror stories and then introduce the idea: Even if some things are outside our control, many aspects of travel can be managed with good planning. As"travel agents," they get to plan a trip for a customer. Remember, the entry event is not a rundown of tasks and timelines. Introduce those later, after students are engaged and excited to get to wor