Grade 2 Read-Aloud

162 Cycles in Nature: Supplemenatal Guide 9 | The Water Cycle

Note: Introducing the Read-Aloud and Extensions may have

activity options which exceed the time allocated for that part of

the lesson. To remain within the time periods allocated for each

portion of the lesson, you will need to make conscious choices

about which activities to include based on the needs of your

students.

Exercise Materials Details

Introducing the Read-Aloud (10 minutes)

What Have We Already

Learned?

Cycles Posters 1–6; Response

Cards 2–7

Make up to six small groups. Have each

small group review one cycle and explain

the cycle to the rest of the class.

What Do We Know?

Essential Background

Information or Terms

water; two differently shaped, clear

containers

Be sure that students understand the

difference between solid, liquid, and gas.

Vocabular y Preview:

Evaporation, Condensation

Image 9A-3

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud (15 minutes)

The Water Cycle globe Use the globe to point out the oceans on

Earth.

Note: You may wish to conclude the

read-aloud with a short video clip that

shows the water cycle.

Discussing the Read-Aloud (15 minutes)

Comprehension Questions

Word Work: Precipitation

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions (20 minutes)

Sequencing the Water Cycle Cycles Poster 7 (Water Cycle);

Instructional Master 9B-1 and 9B-

2, scissors, glue

A Water Cycle Song Cycles Poster 7; instrumental

recording of the song, “She’ll Be

Comin’ ’Round the Mountain”

Water Cycle Observations clear plastic cup; clear plastic bag;

marker; tape, water

Note: You may wish to do this during the

Domain Review or Culminating Activities.