Instructions​

1. Choose a moment from an upcoming text, topic, or lesson that is vivid or rich in sensory detail (e.g., a battlefield, a rainforest, a courtroom, the inside of a cell).

2. Read or narrate a guided imagery prompt aloud. Use sensory language: What does it smell like? Sound like? What do you see around you? What are you doing or feeling?

3. Allow students a few moments to imagine the scene fully. Encourage quiet reflection, note-taking, or a free write.

4. Ask students to share parts of their mental imagery with a partner or the class. Prompt them to connect their experience to what they already know.

5. Begin the related reading or lesson. Students can refer back to their imagery as they encounter new information and deepen their understanding.