A storm is brewing in the sea. Scholars complete multiple reads of How Does a Hurricane Form to determine gist, cause-and-effect relationships, and deepen vocabulary understanding.  To finish, they complete graphic organizers to record their thoughts and learning.

Concepts

context clues, natural disasters, academic vocabulary

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss how inland areas can still be affected by a hurricane

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson three of eight in Grade 5 ELA Module 4, Unit 1
• Must complete lessons in order
• Suggest writing and posting vocabulary words and definitions prior to teaching the lesson

Pros

• Includes a list of words to review with readers
• Offers a completed graphic organizer for teacher reference

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.3 RI.5.4