Visualizing is creating mental pictures of the text.
When to do it
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While reading the text
Reading intention
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Create a mental picture from the text
Outcome
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Better understanding
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Easier to remember characters, settings and story events
How to Do It
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Look at the word choices
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Use the 5 senses
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Project yourself
The author’s purpose is reflected in the words used. Reflecting on the vocabulary choices can help create a precise mental picture that will enhance comprehension.
Let’s take for example a story where a character enters a room. In the room, there is a cat and the character sees it for the first time.
Using a different adjective to describe the cat can change the character’s reaction.
Using a different verb to express the action of the character entering the room.
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Get an overview of the text. |
Quickly search & find information |
Ask yourself questions |
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Visualizing |
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Create mental pictures |
Relate to the text |
Read between the lines |
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Write down notes & comments |
Understand challenging words |
Sum up main idea & key elements |
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Explore sources to come up with new perspectives |
Form an opinion on the quality of the text |
Look at the structure and techniques used |