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Children will discover the place that scientists found gets the most lightning on Earth.
weather
key details, writing, vocabulary
use visuals
lightning, thunder, satellite
RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, L.2.1, W.2.8, SL.2.3
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Provide students with some background on extreme weather.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “Wild Weather.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following questions:
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are lightning, thunder, and satellite
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think printable. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Assessment: Reading Checkpoint (15 min.)
Pass out the Reading Checkpoint to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: My Fast 5 W's and H! (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Be a Reporter! (15 min.)
Here are two past issues you can use to extend your lesson on wild weather:
You can find a higher-Lexile-level and a lower-Lexile-level version of the article online here: