During writing conferences, discuss the use of interesting language and descriptive details that create images for readers. Listen to students' interpretations of literary selections to determine the depth of their comprehension, images and personal responses. A supportive, risk-free classroom environment will encourage students to share their personal interpretations and images. Images created by students are dependent on previous knowledge and experience. Focus students' attention on image-evoking details in text and on effective language used by authors.
Poetry is a rich source of image-evoking language.
What Students Learn about Language and Literature Authors manipulate language to create sensory images. If the images created while reading do not make sense, readers should reread and question the text. Consideration of the interpretations and images shared by others can enhance one's personal interpretation and comprehension. Literary selections can be interpreted in many ways. Adaptations and Applications Visual imaging can be used to generate ideas for collaborative writing activities.