When Wilhelm explains seeing the visual possibility, it is easy to agree with him. When reading, students need to connect with the reading and really visualize what is going on to really comprehend the reading. Reading this chapter reminded me of my reading experiences in middle school. During this time, I was a reader like Ron. I knew what happened but it wasn't like I had lived it. I had to learn how to visualize what I was reading. He makes a very good point that teachers need to encourage students to experience and visualize wha they read, especially by drawing out scenes and ideas. Teachers need to help their students find and experience this "secondary world".
I believe as teachers, we underestimate illustrated books or novels. Especially teaching secondary education, it seems that if illustrations are involved then the reading is too elementary or not sophisticated enough. He comes up with very good projects such as picture mapping or illustrating books as well. Anothe part of the chapter that I enjoyed was how important it is to relate to the characters.
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