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Lots of Snow Makes it Hard to Go Places

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The snow made it so planes could not fly and cars could not drive on the roads. People who are in charge are telling everyone to stay home and not go out unless they really have to. They say this until the snow stops and it is safe again. This cold time with lots of snow tells people they need to be ready for when the weather is very bad. They should know how to keep warm and safe when it snows a lot.

Original news source: Thundersnow and whiteouts as winter weather hits US (BBC)

πŸ“– Vocabulary:

1. snow
2. cold
3. sky
4. safe
5. thick
6. drive
7. roads
8. warm

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns choosing a word or phrase related to the article and acting it out silently. The other groups must guess what they are acting out. This activity will help students practice vocabulary and improve their non-verbal communication skills.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns summarizing the main points of the article to their partner. They should try to condense the information into a few sentences. This activity will help students practice their reading comprehension and summarizing skills.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will discuss their opinions on the topic of the article, such as whether they enjoy snow or not, and why. After the discussion, each group will present their opinions to the class. This activity will help students practice expressing their opinions and engaging in a group discussion.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. One student will choose a vocabulary word from the article and draw a picture to represent it, while the other student tries to guess the word. This activity will help students practice their vocabulary recall and visual representation skills.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Ask the students to individually think about and write down one thing they learned from the article. Then, have them pair up with a partner and share their thoughts. Finally, ask a few pairs to share their discussions with the whole class. This activity will help students reflect on the article and practice their speaking and listening skills.

πŸ€” Comprehension Questions:

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Lots of snow has fallen in some places where it is very cold in the United . This has made it hard for people to go places because it is not safe. The snow came with loud and bright flashes in the sky, which is very rare. Videos show everything covered in white. The snow is so that you can't see very far, which makes very scary. The snow made it so planes could not fly and cars could not on the roads. People who are in are telling everyone to stay home and not go out unless they really have to. They say this until the snow stops and it is safe again. This cold time with of snow tells people they need to be ready for when the weather is very bad. They should know how to keep and safe when it snows a lot.

πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:

1. What is snow?
2. How would you feel if it snowed a lot where you live?
3. Do you like playing in the snow? Why or why not?
4. What do you do to stay warm when it is very cold outside?
5. How do you think people feel when they can't go outside because of the snow?
6. What would you do if you couldn't go to school because of the snow?
7. Do you think it is fun or scary to drive in the snow? Why or why not?
8. How do you think animals feel when it snows a lot?
9. What do you think people should do to stay safe during a snowstorm?
10. How would you feel if you couldn't see very far because of the snow?
11. Do you think it is important to be prepared for bad weather? Why or why not?
12. What do you like to do inside when it is snowing outside?

Individual Activities

πŸ“–πŸ’­ Vocabulary Meanings:

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Words

1. snow
2. cold
3. sky
4. safe
5. thick
6. drive
7. roads
8. warm

Meanings

(A) To operate a car
(B) Not cold, but cozy and comfortable
(C) Not thin, but a lot of something
(D) White stuff that falls from the sky
(E) The opposite of hot
(F) The thing above us that is blue
(G) Not in danger
(H) The place where cars go

πŸ”‘ Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What has fallen in some places in the United States?
(a) Rain
(b) Sunshine
(c) Snow
(d) Wind
2. What has made it hard for people to go places?
(a) Sun
(b) Rain
(c) Wind
(d) Snow
3. What came with the snow in the sky?
(a) Loud music
(b) Big waves
(c) Bright flashes
(d) Funny jokes
4. What color is everything covered in?
(a) Black
(b) White
(c) Red
(d) Blue
5. What does the snow make it hard to do?
(a) Drive
(b) Swim
(c) Dance
(d) Sing
6. What are people being told to do?
(a) Stay home
(b) Go out
(c) Drive fast
(d) Swim in the snow
7. What should people know how to do when it snows a lot?
(a) Play in the snow
(b) Drive fast
(c) Go swimming
(d) Keep warm and safe
8. What do planes and cars not do when there is a lot of snow?
(a) Swim and dance
(b) Fly and drive
(c) Sing and play
(d) Jump and run

πŸ•΅οΈ True or False Questions:

The snow has made it safe for people to go places.
The snow has made it easy for planes and cars to move around.
People should know how to stay warm and safe when there is a lot of snow.
The snow came with quiet noises and dim lights in the sky, which is very common.
Videos show that everything is covered in white because the snow is very thick.
The people in charge are telling everyone to stay at home and not go out unless they really have to.
In some parts of the United States, there has been a lot of snow because it is very cold.
This rainy weather reminds people that they need to be prepared for bad weather.

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Writing Questions:

1. What happened in some places in the United States?
2. Why is it hard for people to go places?
3. What did the snow come with?
4. What does the snow look like in the videos?
5. What are people being told to do during this time?

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