Visualize

One reason we visualize is to...

• help get a deeper understanding of the text.

• give us something to talk about.

• imagine life somewhere else.

• take a break from reading.

In the selection, which words help the reader imagine the ants' experience?

• Dew formed on the leaves above.

• At the edge of the forest stood a mountain.

• At last they reached a ledge.

• The ants could feel the wind's force bending their delicate antennae.

In the selection, which words best help the reader visualize the dog's experience?

• The snow fell on the ground covering the roads within minutes. Surely there would be no school tomorrow.

• The wind blew fiercely as the clock ticked by. If the Eagles wanted to win they would need to beat the clock, and the weather.

• Little Charlie Bucket wanted nothing more than to taste the sweet chocolate candy bar that he was given on his birthday.

• Her tail wagged as her nose was filled with the smell of the grill. She watched her owner flip the burgers, waiting to see if he would share.

What does it mean to visualize?

• To close your eyes and imagine a far away place.

• Create an image in your brain of what you are reading.

• To draw on the dry erase board with a marker.

• To draw a picture in your journal

Why is visualizing important for the reader?

• It allows for the reader to create mental images and deepens comprehension

• Helps you read faster

• Helps you write infer

• It allows for you to stay focused while reading

What should you use when visualizing?

• your brain only

• only what you hear

• nothing just imagine what you want

• all 5 senses

Smell and taste are a part of visualizing?

• false

• TRUE

Visualizing can help with your reading comprehension?

• TRUE

• false

What is the primary purpose of visualizing when reading a text?

• To create mental images that enhance understanding

• To memorize the text word for word

• To distract from the main idea

• To summarize the text in one sentence

Which of the following sentences best helps the reader visualize a scene?

• The sun was bright.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The leaves rustled as the wind whispered through the trees.

• It was a nice day.