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Weather Reporter Newscast

30 minutes

Communication

Practice being weather reporters and present daily weather forecasts to the class.

Learning Objectives

Practice public speaking and presentation skills
Apply weather vocabulary in authentic context
Understand the role of weather reporters
Build confidence in communication

Activity Instructions

1
Show students real weather reports and discuss what weather reporters do
2
Introduce weather report format: greeting, current weather, forecast, clothing advice
3
Let students practice using weather vocabulary and pointing to weather map
4
Give each student a chance to be the weather reporter
5
Encourage reporters to use current weather observations and predictions
6
Have 'audience' ask questions about the weather forecast
7
Record weather reports to share with families or other classes
8
Celebrate each student's weather reporting skills

Assessment Criteria

Students use weather vocabulary appropriately during reports
Students speak clearly and confidently during presentations
Students include key elements of weather reports
Students show understanding of weather reporter role

Materials Needed

Microphone prop or real microphone
Weather map or poster
Pointer stick
Reporter badges or name tags
Camera prop or tablet
Weather forecast scripts

Preparation Steps

Set up 'news station' area with weather map
Prepare simple weather report scripts as examples
Create reporter badges for students
Practice weather report format with students

Teaching Tips

Encourage creativity and personality in weather reports
Provide sentence starters for students who need support
Focus on communication over perfection
Connect to real weather conditions and forecasts

Extension Activities

Create daily weather reports as part of morning routine
Invite real meteorologist to visit and demonstrate weather reporting
Make weather report videos to share with families
Set up weather reporting as ongoing dramatic play center

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