When we read, we should visualize a movie taking place in our minds. Some children who have reading difficulties do not produce a picture and this hinders their comprehension. The program, Visualize and Verbalize, used at White Oak Intermediate School helps to train children to create that movie. They are taught key words that trigger self-questioning before, during, and after reading. By using these techniques on a regular basis, the cognitive action becomes automatic and has been proven to increase comprehension.
Parents are encouraged to print out each of the cards above and use at home with your student. I have included some possible questions on each card to be used when guiding your child to create a movie as he/she reads aloud to you. You will be amazed at the difference between reading without questioning and reading with questioning.
So Amaze YOURSELF by all means.