Based on what you read in Chapter 11, what would you think this teacher is attempting to do when he ...

Based on what you read in Chapter 11, what would you think this teacher is attempting to do when he does the following?  Mr. Winchester reads the first paragraph of a story to students. Prior to beginning they are asked to close their eyes and try to see a picture of what they hear him read. Afterward, their “pictures” are discussed. Mr. Winchester and the students proceed through the story in this manner. Sometimes Mr. Winchester also uses poetry for this activity.
 
have students engage in listening activities to practice complex skills
 
foster prediction of key words for an upcoming story
 
promote visual imagery
 
prepare students to compose their own stories