Begin the lesson by projecting a 'Weather Wonders Slide Show' featuring captivating images of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and heat waves. As each image is displayed, encourage students to use newly introduced vocabulary to describe what they observe. Prompt them to record these terms in their notebooks for future reference. This activity serves as both a visual stimulus and a vocabulary-building exercise, sparking curiosity and setting the thematic foundation for subsequent storytelling activities. (15 minutes)

Pair students and guide them to conduct brief interviews with one another, focusing on personal experiences or imagined scenarios related to weather events. Encourage them to ask questions using the simple past tense and ordinal numbers. This interview process is intended to help students gather ideas and story elements by engaging in authentic conversation. As an example, students might ask, 'What was the first time you experienced a snowstorm?' or 'What did you do when the hurricane hit?' This activity helps students organize their thoughts and develop their narrative framework collaboratively. (10 minutes)

Instruct pairs to begin writing their weather-themed stories, employing the vocabulary and simple past tense structures practiced earlier. Encourage them to incorporate details from their interviews, focusing on clarity and creativity. Provide examples of how to structure sentences, such as 'Last summer, we experienced a heat wave that lasted for three days.' Students should aim to produce a cohesive narrative that includes an introduction, weather event description, and resolution. Offer guidance and feedback as needed while students draft their stories, ensuring they are on track to create a compelling narrative. (15 minutes)

Conclude the lesson by handing out exit tickets where students write one or two sentences highlighting new vocabulary they learned and how they applied it in their storywriting. Additionally, prompt them to complete a self-assessment, reflecting on their collaborative efforts and individual contributions to the partner work. Encourage honesty and self-awareness, asking questions such as 'How effective was my communication with my partner?' and 'What did I learn from this activity?' Collect these assessments to gauge student progress and inform future lessons. (5 minutes)