Lesson Plan: What’s the Weather Like Today?

Level: A2
Duration: 45 minutes

 

Lesson Objectives:

  1. Learn and practice basic weather vocabulary.
  2. Use simple sentences to describe the weather.
  3. Ask and answer questions about the weather.

Materials:

  • Pictures of different weather conditions (sunny, rainy, snowy, cloudy, windy, stormy, foggy)
  • Flashcards with vocabulary words
  • A map (optional)
  • Weather forecast video or audio clip
  • Worksheets with gap-fill exercises
A breathtaking view of snow-capped mountains under a starry night sky, capturing the beauty of winter outdoors.
Person in blue jacket stands on a rainy dock overlooking serene lake and mountains.
A moody, foggy forest scene capturing the essence of nature's tranquility.

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

  • Start by asking students, “What’s the weather like today?”
  • Elicit some basic answers (e.g., “It’s sunny.” or “It’s raining.”)
  • Show pictures of different weather conditions and ask students to name them.

 

Vocabulary Presentation (10 minutes)

  • Introduce weather vocabulary with flashcards:
    • Sunny, rainy, snowy, cloudy, windy, stormy, foggy, hot, cold, warm, cool
  • Practice pronunciation and drill each word.
  • Write simple sentences on the board:
    • “It is sunny.”
    • “It is cold and windy.”
    • “The weather is rainy today.”

 

Controlled Practice (10 minutes)

  • Gap-Fill Activity: Hand out a worksheet with sentences like:
    • “Today, it is __________.” (sunny)
    • “Yesterday, it was __________ and __________.” (windy, cold)
  • Pair Work: Students ask each other:
    • “What’s the weather like today?”
    • “What was the weather like yesterday?”

 

Listening Activity (10 minutes)

  • Play a short weather forecast video or audio clip.
  • Students listen and answer questions:
    • “What will the weather be like tomorrow?”
    • “Is it going to rain today?”
  • Check answers as a class.

 

Speaking Activity (7 minutes)

  • In pairs, students pretend they are weather reporters and give a short weather forecast for their city or a famous city.
  • Encourage students to use sentences like:
    • “Good morning! Today in London, it is cloudy and cold.”
    • “Tomorrow, it will be sunny and warm.”

Wrap-Up and Feedback (3 minutes)

  • Review the new vocabulary.
  • Ask students, “What’s your favorite kind of weather?”
  • Praise students for their efforts and give feedback.

Fill in the Gaps 

Complete the sentences using the words below:
(sunny, windy, snowy, cloudy, rainy)

  1. In the winter, it is often __________ and cold.
  2. In the summer, the weather is usually __________ and hot.
  3. Today, it is __________, and people are using umbrellas.
  4. It is __________ outside, and the sky is gray.
  5. Hold your hat! It is very __________ today.

Speaking Practice

Ask your partner these questions and write down their answers.

  1. What is the weather like today?
  2. What is your favorite kind of weather?
  3. What do you do when it’s rainy?
  4. What clothes do you wear when it’s cold?
  5. How do you feel when it’s sunny?

Weather Around the World

Today, the weather is different in many places around the world.

 

In London, it is cloudy and rainy. People are carrying umbrellas and wearing coats. It is cold, around 8 degrees Celsius.

 

In Sydney, the weather is sunny and warm. Many people are at the beach, swimming and enjoying the sunshine. The temperature is 28 degrees Celsius.

 

In Moscow, it is snowy and very cold. The streets are white, and children are playing in the snow. It is -5 degrees Celsius.

 

In New York, it is windy and cool. The leaves are falling from the trees, and people are wearing jackets. The temperature is 12 degrees Celsius.

 

Finally, in Cairo, the weather is hot and dry. The sun is shining brightly, and it is 35 degrees Celsius. People are drinking a lot of water and staying in the shade.

Comprehension Questions:

  1. What is the weather like in London?
  2. What are people doing in Sydney?
  3. What season might it be in Moscow?
  4. Why are people wearing jackets in New York?
  5. How do people in Cairo stay cool?

Bonus Activity:

Draw a picture of your favorite kind of weather and write one sentence to describe it.

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