Sensory and emotional imagery

I think using sensory and emotional images to enhance comprehension is a very good strategy to use in the class room. We do not have art class at my school so I think it is very important for the students to incorporate art in their everyday learning. I think incorporating art into the students learning is a very good way to show their knowledge of a specific subject. Using imagery also allows students to use their imagination and interpret their own thinking onto a piece of paper. In my classroom we have done a few extension projects on books that we have read. For example we made anti-bullying posters after readings books about bullies. I also think this is an important idea because it is very useful for assessing the student that may not be so good with their words. It gives them a chance to express their ideas in a different way other than writing or talking. In my first grade class many of the students still struggle with spelling and writing. Often times writing frustrates many of them because they feel that they are not successful.

I also think using sensory or emotional images is a good way for students to build upon their prior knowledge. They can take what they know from the story and add their own interpretation of the subject.

For my guided lead teaching I plan to use this concept in at least one of my lessons. I will be doing meaningful read alouds about pioneer life and families. I will use what the students already know about their own lives at home and about their families and will want them to draw their interpretation of what a home or school would have looked like back them and what their home or school looks like now. Like I said before the students at my school do not have the opportunity to have art class. I hope to see the students that are really excited about drawing to excel with these projects.