Knowledge/Skill Building
🎤 Weather Fashion Show Practice
Authentic Problem
Authentic Community Impact
Authentic Feedback + Assessment
Students rehearse modeling one weather outfit and orally explaining their forecast, observed weather pattern, and clothing reasoning using their 5-Day Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide. Teacher models clear speaking, pointing to weather symbols, and using vocabulary words (forecast, temperature, cloud, rain). Students practice with a partner and give one kind suggestion before switching roles.
Plan day
Day 5
Duration
15 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 15 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | [5 min] Start with a welcoming circle where everyone sits together. Ask each student to share one thing they observed about the weather this week. |
| 2 | [8 min] Review the key vocabulary and discuss what it means to forecast the weather using the class board as a guide. |
| 3 | [5 min] Model the fashion show presentation by explaining your outfit and weather observation. |
| 4 | [8 min] Pair up students to practice their weather outfit explanations. Each student takes turns, and their partner provides one kind suggestion. |
| 5 | [5 min] Movement break: Let students move around like different weather conditions (e.g., wind, rain). |
| 6 | [6 min] Regather as a class to share one favorite part of their partner's presentation. Remind them about the upcoming presentation to 5th grade buddies. |
Preparation (4 items)
- Prepare the classroom with a circle area for the sharing circle and a walking space for the fashion show
- Create a class board with weather symbols and vocabulary words.
- Ensure each student has access to their 5-Day Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide.
- Arrange for a few 5th grade buddies to help with feedback and encouragement.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to present your weather outfit and explain your weather observation to the class. Use your 5-Day Weather Wardrobe Forecast Guide to help you remember. Practice with a partner, listen to their presentation, and give one kind suggestion.