and place, and point of view can be better understood through this
student focused exercise in visualization. As an aid in the
reading process, students can be taught to visualize through
guided imagery exercises as they are creating images in the
"mind's eye" prior to their reading assignments. Topics for
reading and writing can be created from using this approach.
Students are tapping into their own creativity and imagination
finding a topics to read and write about. Instead of using someone
elses ideas, they are taught to use their own ideas in topical
research of reading and writing. Guided imagery can also be