Lesson Plan

Relationships Between Key Scientific Concepts: What Causes Hurricanes?

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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.

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CCSS: Designed
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