After Reading
Comprehending the Text
Draw the group together again to discuss pages 4 through 13.
Say and ask: Share with the group how the sun affects weather. What are the building blocks of weather? Tell the person next to you two facts about temperature. What is air pressure? What causes wind? On page 11 it says, water vapor is an invisible gas. What does invisible mean? How are clouds formed? What kinds of precipitation are there? What weather condition is snow the result of?
Discuss cause and effect.
Ask: What causes tornadoes? What weather conditions result in waterspouts? What are hurricanes? What causes them? What causes blizzards? What are the effects on people of severe weather?
Ask children how stopping at then end of each section and thinking about the causes of the particular weather pattern helped them with their understanding of the text. Discuss Safety
Ask: What should you do if you know that a tornado or hurricane is approaching?
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