• Before Writing - Have students prepare to write about weather by researching and reading mentor texts:

            - You might provide them with books, such as the following: 

                   > Eyewitness Hurricane and Tornado: Encounter Nature’s Most Extreme Weather Phenomena by Jack Chelloner

                   > Extreme Weather by Michael Mogi

                   > Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Sandstorms, Hailstorms, Blizzards, Hurricanes, and More (National Geographic Kids) by
                      Thomas Kostigen

                   > Hurricanes by Seymour Simon

                   > Tornadoes by Seymour Simon

                   > Weather by Seymour Simon

           - You might also have students read weather reports or news articles of recent extreme weather events to understand the perspectives
              of those affected. Students will also see how weather events are reported on and can be inspired in their own writing.
              
              Here are a few examples:

                   > “Climate change makes heat waves, storms and droughts worse, climate report confirms” (NPR) 

                   > “Climate and weather related disasters surge five-fold over 50 years, but early warnings save lives - WMO report” (UN News)

                   > “Extreme weather in 2022 showed the global impact of climate change” (Science News) 

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• During Writing - Have students work with a partner to review their writing. One focus might be supporting each other in using vivid and interesting vocabulary. Have students look for words or descriptive language specific to the content. As a starting point, students can remind their partners of the Important Words included in the assignment.
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• After Writing - Have students use the key points in their writing to create brief presentations describing the causes and effects of their weather event and important safety tips.

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