Listening
Visualization: Making Mind Pictures
When we read a story, the writer relies upon us to create pictures in our minds. These pictures help
us to understand what we are reading. Today in the listening center, I want you to think about
pictures your can create in your mind as you listen to your story.
Read the passage________________________________________________________________
1. With a partner, describe the pictures you have created in your mind from the story you
have listened to.What did you like about your own and your partner’s pictures?
2. Listen to the passage again for ideas and feelings which add details to your own mind
pictures. Write down the words in the text that best help you to form great mind
pictures about the text?
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3. Discuss your mind pictures again with your partner. What new details or ideas appear
in your mind as a result of your second reading?
4. How are you and your partner’s mind pictures similar? How are you and your partner’s
mind pictures different? How do you explain the similarities and differences in your
mind pictures?
5. Last, create your mind picture in the space below. Create a caption which includes
words from the text that inspire your mind picture
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