Begin reading. Pause after a few
sentences or paragraphs that contain
good descriptive information.
Share the image you've created in your
mind, and talk about which words from
the book helped you "draw" your picture.
Your picture can relate to the setting,
the characters, or the actions. By doing
this, you are modeling the kind of picture
making you want your child to do.
Talk about how these pictures help you
understand what's happening in the
story.
Continue reading. Pause again and
share the new image you created. Then
ask your child to share what he sees,
hears, tastes, smells and feels. Ask what
words helped him create the mental
image and emotions. By doing this, you
are providing your child with practice
with this new skill.