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We invite you to  \nadapt it for your own classrooms.  \nMASTER  \nSummer Weather: Week 1 of 2  \nUnit Overview  \nThis is a two-week unit during which the S's will learn weather vocabulary and how to make small talk about the weather. They will read and listen to weather forecasts and discuss general weather topics. They will also focus heavily on severe weather and safety plans for severe weather situations.  \nDuring the 1st week S's will focus on general weather topics, including making small talk about the weather, understanding weather forecasts and building weather-related vocabulary.  \nDuring the 2nd week S's will focus on severe weather, especially thunderstorms and tornadoes. S's will also get information about having an emergency plan for themselves and their families.  \nThroughout both weeks teachers should make a special effort to engage the S's in listening and speaking activities as much as possible, since the curricula is heavily focused on listening materials.  \nUnit Objectives:  \nAfter this unit S's will    \n● ...have learned how to write, read, say & identify weather vocabulary.  \n● ...be able to make small talk about the topic of weather.  \n●   be able to read & understand weather forecasts.  \n● ...know how to properly prepare for and react to severe weather in MN.  \n● ...know the correct way to use adjectives and adverbs.  \nUnit Outline:  \nWeek 1: Talking about the Weather  \nMonday: Introduction to weather / Reading a weather map  \nTuesday: Talking about the weather / Understanding weather forecasts (Day 1 of 3) Wednesday: Talking about the weather / Understanding weather forecasts (Day 2 of 3) Thursday: Talking about the weather / Understanding weather forecasts (Day 3 of 3)  \nWeek 2: Severe Weather  \nMonday: Introduction to severe weather & natural disasters  \nTuesday: Thunderstorms  \nWednesday: Tornadoes  \nThursday: Severe weather emergency plans  \nMATERIALS:  \nRLE3: Real Life English-Level 3  \nSummer Weather: Monday, Week 1 of 2  \nIntroduction to weather / Reading a weather map  \n\n| Lesson Objectives: |  | Materials |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ● | S's will recall weather vocabulary | Weather Vocabulary: |\n| ● | S's will use adjectives to describe weather | ● Students brainstorm list\u003Cbr>Adjectives: |\n| ● | S's will discern information from weather maps | ● Weather Flashcards (below) Weather maps:\u003Cbr>● RLE3: 31-32 |\n\n\n| Activity Ideas:\u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| Weather vocabulary:\u003Cbr>● Lead a class discussion about weather.\u003Cbr>○ What is your favorite kind of weather? Why?\u003Cbr>○ What is the weather like in your hometown? How is it different from Minnesota?\u003Cbr>○ Is weather important in your life? Why or why not?\u003Cbr>○ Do you listen to weather reports on the radio or on TV? Why or why not?\u003Cbr>● Ask S's to brainstorm words they know that describe weather. Make a class list. Be sure they mention all the basics including sunny, cloudy, foggy, snowy, rainy, windy, hot, cold, etc. . .  Note that the point of this activity is not to introduce a lot of new vocabulary, but to review what they already know. \u003Cbr>○ BE SURE to record the list and pass it on to tomorrow's teacher.\u003Cbr>● Have S's review/practice this vocabulary.\u003Cbr>Adjectives:\u003Cbr>● Choose some of the words from the vocab list that are adjectives and list them on the board. Ask S's what kind of words they are. Discuss adjectives and their function (describe nouns) . Note: this may require reviewing what nouns are (people, places, things or ideas) .\u003Cbr>● Make a list of some weather nouns and the corresponding adjective. sun-sunny, cloud-cloudy, etc. Ask S's what patterns they see. See if they can suggest more adjectives that follow this pattern.\u003Cbr>○ If this is difficult for the students you can use the Weather Flashcards in the Materials section to help as a prompt.\u003Cbr>● Ask Ss to write several sentences describing the typical weather in their hometown. After they write, have","cbCaij3GcV5soDqf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij3GcV5soDqf","pdf",908391,13,"English","# Unit Overview\n## Unit Objectives\n## Unit Outline\n### Week 1: Talking about the Weather\n#### Monday: Introduction to weather / Reading a weather map\n#### Tuesday: Talking about the weather / Understanding weather forecasts (Day 1 of 3)\n#### Wednesday: Talking about the weather / Understanding weather forecasts (Day 2 of 3)\n#### Thursday: Talking about the weather / Understanding weather forecasts (Day 3 of 3)\n### Week 2: Severe Weather\n#### Monday: Introduction to severe weather & natural disasters\n#### Tuesday: Thunderstorms\n#### Wednesday: Tornadoes\n#### Thursday: Severe weather emergency plans\n## Materials and Lesson Activities","[{\"question\":\"What is the main learning focus of the two-week unit?\",\"answer\":\"Learners build weather vocabulary and practice making small talk about the weather. 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