Knowledge/Skill Building
🧪 How to Test a Weather Guide
Authentic Problem
Authentic Community Impact
Authentic Feedback + Assessment
The teacher models how to test a sample Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide by pretending to be a user who checks the weather drawing, forecast symbol, and outfit choice. Students help notice what is clear or confusing. The class practices using simple feedback stems such as “I understand…” and “I wonder…”.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
10 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 10 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather in a circle and review what a weather guide is, reminding everyone of the symbols and drawings. (5 min) |
| 2 | The teacher models testing the Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide with a pretend situation. Students watch and listen. (7 min) |
| 3 | Students test their own Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide with a buddy, using pretend scenarios. Use feedback stems like 'I understand...' and 'I wonder...'. (10 min) |
| 4 | Participate in a feedback session where students share their observations and listen to feedback from peers and 5th-grade buddies. (10 min) |
| 5 | Convene as a class to discuss how feedback was helpful and any big takeaways on improvement. (5 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Set up a circle area with enough space for all students to sit comfortably.
- Prepare anchor charts with feedback stems ('I understand...', 'I wonder...').
- Gather materials for testing: paper, crayons/markers, and completed Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guides.
- Arrange for 5th-grade buddies to join and provide feedback.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to test how well your Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide works. You'll work with a partner to try out your guide using a pretend weather scenario. Listen to what your partner thinks and share your ideas too. Remember to use the stems for giving and receiving feedback. Your goal is to find ways to make your guide help someone decide what to wear for the weather.