Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a creative story about a hail storm, using descriptive language and proper sentence structure.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or crayons

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Weather Observation

Have the student look out the window and observe the weather. Ask them to describe what they see and feel. Encourage them to use descriptive words like "sunny," "cloudy," or "rainy."

• Activity 2: Hail Storm Brainstorm

Ask the student to imagine a hail storm. Have them close their eyes and think about what it would look like, sound like, and feel like. Encourage them to use their imagination and come up with creative ideas.

• Activity 3: Drawing the Hail Storm

Give the student a piece of paper and ask them to draw a picture of the hail storm they imagined. Remind them to include details like the size and shape of the hailstones, and any other elements they thought of during the brainstorming activity.

• Activity 4: Writing the Story

Using their drawing as inspiration, ask the student to write a short story about the hail storm. Encourage them to use descriptive language and proper sentence structure. Offer assistance as needed.

Talking Points

• Weather Observation:
• "Look out the window and tell me what you see. Is it sunny, cloudy, or rainy?"
• "How does the weather make you feel? Does it make you happy, sad, or excited?"
• Hail Storm Brainstorm:
• "Close your eyes and imagine a hail storm. What do you think it would look like?"
• "Can you imagine the sound of the hailstones hitting the ground or other objects?"
• "How do you think it would feel if you were caught in a hail storm?"
• Drawing the Hail Storm:
• "Use your imagination and draw a picture of the hail storm you imagined. What size and shape are the hailstones?"
• "What other details can you add to your drawing to make it more interesting?"
• Writing the Story:
• "Now, let's write a story about the hail storm. Can you describe what is happening in your drawing?"
• "Remember to use descriptive words to make your story more interesting. For example, instead of saying 'it was raining,' you can say 'the hailstones were falling like icy raindrops.'"
• "Try to write complete sentences with proper punctuation. Can you use capital letters and periods at the end of your sentences?"