Sensory Images

Wise Readers:

  • Create sensory images during and after reading

  • Use images to draw conclusions and to create unique interpretations of the text

  • Use their images to clarify and enhance comprehension

  • Adapt their images as they read to incorporate new information

Mentor Texts

  • Night Sounds, Morning Colours

  • Magic Fish

  • Night in the Country

  • Salamander Room

  • Napping House

  • Creatures of Earth

  • Librarian of Basra

Activities

  • Making Movies in our Mind as We Read [activity]

  • How our Images Change Throughout the Story [activity]

  • Our Images are Different Based on our Experiences and Background Knowledge [activity]