Understanding Weather Forecasts

What does a weather forecast tell us?

• What to eat for dinner

• The weather conditions for the day

• How to do math problems

What does "sunny" mean in a weather forecast?

• It will rain all day

• The sun will be shining

• It will be very cold

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If the weather forecast says "rainy," what should you take with you?

• A swimsuit

• An umbrella

• Sunglasses

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

What does "cloudy" mean in a weather forecast?

• There will be many clouds in the sky

• It will be very hot

• It will snow

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

If the forecast says "snowy," what might you wear?

• A t-shirt and shorts

• A warm coat and boots

• A raincoat

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

What does "windy" mean in a weather forecast?

• There will be strong winds

• It will be very quiet

• The sun will be very bright

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

If the forecast says "hot," what might you drink?

• Hot chocolate

• Cold water

• Soup

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does "thunderstorm" mean in a weather forecast?

• There will be loud noises and lightning

• It will be very sunny

• It will be very dry

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

If the forecast says "foggy," what might you see?

• Clear skies

• Low visibility due to fog

• A rainbow

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does "temperature" mean in a weather forecast?

• The amount of rain

• How hot or cold it is

• The speed of the wind

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4