Learning objective
- To describe the weather using points of the compass.
Success criteria
- I can recall and pronounce weather phrases.
- I can
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Pupils should be taught to:
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Divide the class into two teams. Explain that you will show some pictures and the team that remembers the correct weather phrase first will win a point. Show the Presentation: What’s the weather like? and go through the slides, revealing the answers on alternate slides. Keep a running tally of the scores. Once complete, offer…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could work in a supported group and focus on placing the symbols correctly onto the map. Phrases could be simpler by varying only the weather and keeping the direction the same or vice versa.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could be challenged to create and present their own weather forecast by putting statements together into one presentation, connecting their phrases using the conjunctions et – and, and mais – but.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: pointing or moving in the correct
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Vocabulary and translations
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le nord
the north
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le sud
the south
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 16th July, 2025
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