Micro Lesson Video
Lesson Plan
Level: Intermediate
Business/Materials
- Paper and writing utensils
- Projector and whiteboard
- Internet access and smartphones
- YouTube video of a weather forecast:
Weather Forecast Example - Cut-up slips with city names
- Worksheet: Forecast grid with “Today,” “Afternoon,” “Evening,” and a 5-day forecast table
- Weather vocabulary chart
Lesson Objectives
- Understand and use weather-related vocabulary and phrases
- Talk about weather and seasons locally and in their hometown
- Express opinions about weather and seasonal trends
- Understand and interpret weather forecasts
- Create and present a weather report
Warm-Up and Objective Discussion
Start with a chart of the week on the board.
Ask students:
- “What is the weather today?”
- “What was it like yesterday?”
- “What do you think it will be tomorrow?”
Draw weather symbols as students respond (sun, clouds, snowflakes, etc). Discuss how this compares to typical seasonal weather in their hometown.
Mention some cultural examples:
“In New England, we have four seasons.”
“In California, people joke there are only two: Hot and Cold.”
Explain:
“Today we’re going to talk about the weather, watch a real weather forecast, and even create one of our own! Weather is a topic everyone talks about — especially when you don’t know what else to say.”
Instruct and Model
Vocabulary
Write these categories on the whiteboard and fill them out together with the class:
Weather Types
- Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Windy, Foggy, Snowy
Weather Phenomena
- Thunderstorm, Tornado, Hail, Blizzard, Lightning
Phrases for Weather Conditions
- It’s hot / cold / raining / snowing
- It’s partly cloudy / very windy / warm today
Frequency & Trends
- It always rains in spring.
- It often gets windy in March.
- It rarely snows in my hometown.
- It never rains in the desert.
Pull up a live weather site (like weather.com) and compare current forecasts from different cities. Practice asking:
- “What is the weather like in ___ today?”
- “Does it rain a lot in ___?”
- “What is the temperature right now?”
Cultural Note: Fahrenheit vs Celsius
Explain the temperature difference and why Americans use Fahrenheit. Use examples of:
- Freezing point = 32°F / 0°C
- Room temperature = around 70°F / 21°C
- Human fever = 100°F / 38°C
Ask students:
“Which one do you use in your country? Which one makes more sense?”
Guided Practice
Pass out the weather forecast worksheet.
Explain the format:
- First section: “Today’s Forecast” with boxes for Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Second section: 5-day Forecast grid (Mon–Fri)
Listening Activity (Two Rounds)
- Play the weather forecast audio only (no video). Students listen and write what they can.
- Play the video with visuals. Students check and complete their worksheet.
Ask individual students questions afterward:
- “What is the weather like on Tuesday?”
- “What is the temperature in the afternoon today?”
- “What kind of weather does the forecast warn about?”
Independent Practice
Divide students into groups of 3.
Give each group a random city name.
Task:
“You will create a full weather report for your city. One of you will be the host, one will report today’s forecast, and one will explain the 5-day forecast.”
Steps:
- Create a weather chart for their city
- Write a script
- Record a short video using their smartphone
- Practice pronunciation of weather terms
Encourage students to be creative — use sound effects, draw clouds or suns, or act like real newscasters!
Assessment
Demonstrate how to upload a video to YouTube (set to unlisted or private as needed).
Students submit the link to their weather report.
Homework:
Each student watches at least 2 classmates’ videos and leaves a thoughtful comment.
Prompt examples:
- “I liked how you described the tornado warning.”
- “Your pronunciation of ‘humid’ was really clear.”
- “I didn’t know it snowed in that city — interesting!”