Imaging (Visualization)

• Create external representations
• Make an active attempt to create visual images when reading
• Use images and external representations as a guide to comprehension

Reading Workshop, Visualizing  - defines visualization in reading comprehension and gives examples of visualization in comprehension instruction.

Increased Comprehension with the Use of Imagery - lesson to illustrate how visualization can improve comprehension (high school level).

Family School.com, Visualization for Comprehension - methods for teaching visualization as a reading comprehension strategy.

Read Write Think, Lesson Plans - Sketch to Stretch visualization lesson plan.

Scholastic.com, Visualization Checklist - downloadable PDF visualization checklist for readers.