The document discusses the reading strategy of visualizing. It defines visualizing as creating mental images of what is being read in a text. It provides quotes from experts throughout history emphasizing the importance of visualization for understanding concepts. Specific benefits mentioned include improved memory and comprehension. The document encourages readers to use short statements to help remember what they visualized from a text. It then provides some example images that could be visualized for different topics. Finally, it provides instructions for how to create a visualization poster.
2. What is visualizing strategy?
Visualizing is one of strategy which enable readers to
create mental image of what they are reading or what is
happening in text. (Harvey & Goudvis, 2007; Keane &
Zimmermann, 2007)
3. What did experts say on visualizing?
If I cant picture it, I cant understand it. (Albert Einstein)
It is impossible even to think without a mental picture
(Aristotle's 348 B.C)
錫All thought depends upon the image
(Ferdinand de Saussure, The Father of Modern Semiotics)
Mans mind cannot understand thoughts without images of
them (Thomas Aquinas)
4. Why is visualizing so important?
The brain sees in order to store and process information.
Visualizing heightens motivation and enjoyment of reading.
Whether reading fiction or nonfiction visualizing is central to read and
what to think with what we read.
Visualizing is directly related to language comprehension, language
expression, and critical thinking.
When you visualize fiction (e.g. narrative text) you use sensory images
like sounds, physical sensations, smells, touch, emotions described in the
story to help you picture the story.
5. Use these statements to help you to
remember what you have just visualized
1. In my minds eye, I imagine ______________.
2. In my head, I can see _____________.
3. I have a picture of ______________.
4. I imagine ______________.
5. I can imagine what it is like to
_________________.
10. Name: Tri Ilma
Topic: Prabowo Hatta popularity climbing after debate: Analysis
Date : June 17, 2014
Sketch to stretch
Sketch your response to the story in the box below. Remember not to worry about artistic quality. Just sketch your
reaction.
After watching presidential debate
Describe your sketch and your reaction to the text below.
Burhanuddin Muhtadi in his survey and polling said that after watching the second round of presidential debate. Some
citizens (urban people) especially swing voters (undecided voters) which has high education level more preferred to
choose Prabowo. Because His speech is more reasonable and can convince them.