Visualization : Using Mental Images to Strengthen Comprehension

Visualization has not been a common word in most classroom reading programs.

In recent years, however, the impact of visualization on student comprehension has gained greater awareness among reading educators.

This compact, easy-to-use book helps teachers understand visualization and how to apply the strategies in their classrooms.Includes 57 lessons arranged within 13 goals, assessments for the goals, and rubrics to score the assessments.

Also contains links to literature questions and cues to use with students. Visualization, by Linda L. Zeigler and Jerry L. Johns, is intended to help classroom teachers, reading specialists, and other professionals who are involved in creating and delivering high-quality reading instruction to students.

The book can be used for staff development programs and as a supplemental in a wide variety of reading courses at colleges and universities.