The sun is shining, and it's very hot outside. This is the fourth time it's been really warm this year. The temperature is really high in some places. People have to be careful when it is hot. If you get too hot, it can make you feel sick.
The heat is mostly in the south and east parts of England. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, it's cooler and a bit rainy. Some places hope for a little rain later. Hot areas are very dry now. Dry areas can sometimes catch on fire easier.
1. Let's talk about what we do on a hot sunny day. 2. Everyone say one thing they like about sunny weather. 3. Can you think of fun games to play when it's hot? 4. Do you drink cold drinks when it's hot? Tell us your favorite. 5. How do we stay safe when it's very hot outside?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. How many heatwaves have there been this year?
This is the fourth heatwave this year.
2. What should people do during hot weather?
People should be careful during hot weather.
3. Where is the heat mainly located in England?
The heat is mainly in the south and east of England.
4. What is the weather like in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
The weather is cooler and wetter in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
5. Why can dry areas be a problem?
Dry areas can sometimes catch on fire easier.
6. Will all places have high temperatures?
No, some places will have cooler weather.
7. Could there be rain later?
Yes, some places might have a little rain later.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The sun is shining, and very hot outside. This is the fourth time it's been really warm this year. The is really high in some . People have to be when it is hot. If you get too hot, it can make you feel sick. The heat is mostly in the south and east of England. In Scotland and Ireland, it's cooler and a bit rainy. Some places hope for a little rain later. Hot areas are very dry now. Dry areas can sometimes catch on .
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like hot weather or cold weather better? 2. What do you do to cool down on a hot day? 3. Have you ever been in a heatwave? 4. What is your favorite summer activity? 5. How do you stay cool at home? 6. Would you rather go to the beach or a swimming pool? 7. What clothes do you wear in the summer? 8. Do you like to eat ice cream when it's hot? 9. What are some fun outdoor games? 10. How do you protect yourself from the sun? 11. What is your favorite thing about summer? 12. Do you think cold weather is better than hot weather? Why?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. heatwave
2. temperature
3. careful
4. dangerous
5. south
6. east
7. Scotland
8. Ireland
9. dry
10. fires
Meanings
(A) a long period of hot weather
(B) paying attention to stay safe
(C) a country north of England
(D) flames that can burn things
(E) a country west of England
(F) how hot or cold something is
(G) not wet
(H) direction down on a map
(I) not safe
(J) direction right on a map
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What is a heatwave?
(a) A cold day
(b) A rainy time
(c) A long period of hot weather
(d) A cloudy morning
2. What does temperature mean?
(a) How hot or cold something is
(b) A type of food
(c) A game
(d) A color
3. What does careful mean?
(a) Running fast
(b) Paying attention to stay safe
(c) Laughing loudly
(d) Sleeping
4. What does dangerous mean?
(a) Not safe
(b) Very nice
(c) Kind
(d) Happy
5. What is south?
(a) Direction left on a map
(b) Direction up on a map
(c) Direction down on a map
(d) Direction in a circle
6. What is east?
(a) Direction left on a map
(b) Direction right on a map
(c) Direction down on a map
(d) Direction up on a map
7. Where is Scotland?
(a) A city
(b) A mountain
(c) A river
(d) A country north of England
8. What are fires?
(a) A type of flower
(b) A music band
(c) A kind of cloud
(d) Flames that can burn things
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. Temperatures are very high in some places.
2. It's very wet in the hot areas.
3. The cold is mainly in the south and east of England.
4. Scotland and Northern Ireland have warmer weather.
5. People need to be careful in the heat.
6. Some places might have little rain later.
7. This is the first heatwave this year.
8. The weather is very hot in the UK.
Writing Questions:
1. Draw a picture of what you do on a hot day.
2. Write about how you stay cool in the summer.
3. What are some things you like to eat in the warm weather?
4. Describe what you feel when the weather is very sunny.
5. Imagine a perfect summer day; what would you do?
