46 Seasons and Weather: Supplemental Guide 2A | Winter
- 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
- We use a thermometer to measure temperature.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluative Think Pair Share: What are some characteristics, or ways to
describe winter where we live? - 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.]