This student guide is part of a protocol learning module on the use of emphasis as an effective verbal teaching behavior. The complete module consists of the student guide, a protocol film, and testing materials. The student guide contains (a) an introduction to protocol modules and instruction in their use; (b) a discussion of the concept of emphasis; (c) lessons in the recognition and application of emphasis in teaching situations; and (d) suggestions for incorporating the language concept of emphasis and its corollary teaching techniques into the student's teaching repertoire. The rationale for using emphasis in the classroom is that teacher language designed to draw students' attention to important content tends to increase student achievement. Three techniques for emphasizing important content are noted: (a) voice modulation - the teacher uses voice tone and inflection to point out and emphasize main or important facts or concepts; (b) paraphrasing - the teacher repeats the most important content of either a student response or of her own remarks, using different words or phrases; and (c) cueing - the teacher calls the learner's attention to important points by using such phrases as "This is important" or "Be sure to remember this." (HMD)