Objectives
Practice listening to and saying some language phrases and vocabulary, on their own and in context.
It is _____ (weather adjectives) sunny/rainy/cloudy/stormy/snowy. This is a _____ sun/cloud/storm/rain/snow (weather nouns).
Video introduction
The video which was used for “Days and Months” lesson can be repeated, and students can have them say “Hello Taylor and Tawnie!” to review last lesson. Get them to pay attention to weather words, which are this lesson’s target language.
Audio
The audio phrases are the target language. It is played 3 times. First time, just listen. Second time, listen and repeat. Third time, circle items on worksheet while they listen and repeat.
Weather Worksheet
The worksheet is to be used in 2 ways. First, the items on the top are to be circled while listening to the audio. Second, the bottom portion is to be filled out by each student. The bottom part can be shared with the class once complete, giving students an opportunity to talk about what they’ve made, using target language.
How's the Weather? Song
Students can listen to this song several times, and learn it so that they sing along.
Mr. Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun Song
This song is fun to listen to and hum along with.
Reading Time
- Storms
- Sunshine, Moonshine
- Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today?: All About Weather (Cat in the Hat Learning Library)
- Hello World! Weather
The story book should be purchased ahead of time or borrowed from the library. Read the story to the students and ask the following questions.
- What’s the weather today?
DR: (It’s sunny/rainy/cloudy/snowy/etc.) - It’s bright outside! What is that in the sky?
DR: (The Sun) - It’s cloudy outside, what’s in the sky?
DR: (Clouds)