Research

🎤 Weather Clothing Interviews

Authentic Problem Authentic Community Impact Authentic Feedback + Assessment Submission Required

In pairs, students ask each other: What was the weather? What did you wear? Were you comfortable? What would you change? Teacher and aides record key phrases or draw quick icons on sticky notes. Students switch roles halfway through.

Plan day
Day 2
Duration
15 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
5 steps

Lesson plan

5 steps · 15 min
# What teachers do
1 Gathering Circle: Sit with your partner and talk about what weather you notice today. (7 min)
2 Interview Setup: Decide who will ask questions first and who will answer. (5 min)
3 Questions Time: Ask your partner about the weather, what they wore, and how they felt. Record key phrases. (8 min)
4 Switch Roles: Change roles so everyone gets a turn to be interviewee and interviewer. (7 min)
5 Feedback Circle: Share one thing you learned with the class. Listen to your friends and share feedback. (10 min)
Preparation (3 items)
  • Prepare sticky notes and markers for recording students' responses.
  • Arrange seating in pairs so students can face each other comfortably.
  • Set up a visual aid showing example weather/clothing pairs for reference.
Student-facing instructions
Pair up with a classmate. Sit comfortably facing each other and take turns asking questions about each other's weather and clothing choices. Use sticky notes to write or draw quick icons of what you learn from your partner. When you're done, share what you've found with your classmates.