Kindergarden - Seasons and Weather

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46 Seasons and Weather: Supplemental Guide 2A | Winter



  1. Literal What is the tool we use to measure temperature, or how hot or
    cold it is outside?

    • We use a thermometer to measure temperature.
       Show image 2A-2: Thermometers



  2. Inferential What does it mean when the liquid in the thermometer
    stays down near the bottom?



  • When the liquid in the thermometer stays down near the bottom, it
    means it is cold outside.
    What does it mean when the liquid in the thermometer stays up near
    the top?

  • When the liquid in the thermometer stays up near the top, it means it is
    hot outside.



  1. Literal What do we call a strong snowstorm with lots of snow and
    wind?



  • A strong snowstorm with lots of snow and wind is called a blizzard.



  1. Inferential What are some things people do during winter? Tell your
    partner about a holiday that you or others celebrate in the winter.



  • During winter, people shovel snow, build snowmen, go sledding, and
    celebrate holidays.
    [Please continue to model the Think Pair Share process for students, as
    necessary, and scaffold students in their use of the process.]
    I am going to ask a question. I will give you a minute to think about the
    question, and then I will ask you to turn to your partner and discuss the
    question. Finally, I will call on several of you to share what you discussed
    with your partner.


Sentence Frames
Does it snow here in the winter?
(Yes/No)


Where we live, winter is
and.


My family and I
and  in the winter.



  1. Evaluative Think Pair Share: What are some characteristics, or ways to
    describe winter where we live?

  2. After hearing today’s read-aloud and questions and answers, do
    you have any remaining questions? [If time permits, you may wish to
    allow for individual, group, or class research of the text and/or other
    resources to answer these remaining questions.]

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