As students get older, the books we read to them have fewer visuals to support comprehension. Teachers can create a one page picture walk for students to use as a guide for a shared novel.
Example:
Reading historical fiction requires a student to understand more than the storyline; they often also need to visualize the setting. Using a picture walk for historical fiction to help them connect to the physical setting is helpful.
Classroom Sample of Chapter 1 of Number the Stars
Further Reading:
NewYorkTimes.com – 10 Ways to Teach Literature
ReadingRockets.org – Visual Imagery
Created By Kristen L. Hodnett
Reviewed By Louis Olander
Categorised in: (1) Perception, (3) Comprehension, (7) Recruiting Interest, ENGAGEMENT, REPRESENTATION