Riverside Township School District

Mrs. Biviano’s classroom brought learning to life during their exploration of “The Cable Car is Coming.”  Students began by building strong background knowledge—previewing key vocabulary and watching a video to understand how cable cars work, creating real-world connections before reading.

What truly elevated the lesson was the intentional use of movement and demonstration. Mrs. Biviano incorporated physical modeling and hands-on visuals, allowing students to see, feel, and experience the technical concepts. This multisensory approach ensured that every learner had access to the content and could visualize how cable cars function.

As they dove into the text, students confidently annotated and pre-highlighted important words and phrases. A powerful highlight was students translating key terms into their home languages, strengthening comprehension while celebrating multilingualism. 

Mrs. Biviano and her students demonstrated that when instruction is intentional, engaging, and student-centered, complex texts become accessible—and learning becomes unforgettable. Bravo on an exceptional lesson!