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