Weather Unit for ESL Students | Differentiated Reading & Speaking Activities (Grades 6–8)
This weather unit is designed for middle school ESL students who need structured, repeatable practice with reading, writing, speaking, and grammar, without overwhelming language.
Each topic follows the same routine so students know what to expect and teachers can use the unit easily for whole group lessons, stations, or small groups. The focus is on building academic language through real-world weather topics students can understand and talk about.
Both print and Google Slides versions are included, and answer keys are provided.
Topics Included
Water Cycle
Blizzards
Weather Forecasting
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
What’s Included in Each Topic
A short informational reading passage
Comprehension questions
Vocabulary practice tied to the text
Writing prompts with clear expectations
Speaking prompts to support structured discussion
Grammar practice focused on prepositions
Print + Google Slides formats
Answer keys
This Resource Works Well For
Grades 6–8 ESL / EL / Emergent Bilingual students
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners
Stations, small groups, bell ringers, or sub plans
Teachers who want consistent routines and language-focused instruction
This unit keeps things simple, predictable, and focused on language growth—while still covering meaningful science content.
This unit is also included in the Secondary ESL Curriculum!
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If you’ve purchased—or plan to purchase—the ESL Teacher Membership, this product is already included as part of your membership benefits (dripped monthly). Please do not purchase this product separately if you're a member.
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Weather Unit for ESL Students | Differentiated Reading & Speaking Activities (Grades 6–8)
This weather unit is designed for middle school ESL students who need structured, repeatable practice with reading, writing, speaking, and grammar, without overwhelming language.
Each topic follows the same routine so students know what to expect and teachers can use the unit easily for whole group lessons, stations, or small groups. The focus is on building academic language through real-world weather topics students can understand and talk about.
Both print and Google Slides versions are included, and answer keys are provided.
Topics Included
Water Cycle
Blizzards
Weather Forecasting
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
What’s Included in Each Topic
A short informational reading passage
Comprehension questions
Vocabulary practice tied to the text
Writing prompts with clear expectations
Speaking prompts to support structured discussion
Grammar practice focused on prepositions
Print + Google Slides formats
Answer keys
This Resource Works Well For
Grades 6–8 ESL / EL / Emergent Bilingual students
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners
Stations, small groups, bell ringers, or sub plans
Teachers who want consistent routines and language-focused instruction
This unit keeps things simple, predictable, and focused on language growth—while still covering meaningful science content.
This unit is also included in the Secondary ESL Curriculum!
Are You a Member?
If you’ve purchased—or plan to purchase—the ESL Teacher Membership, this product is already included as part of your membership benefits (dripped monthly). Please do not purchase this product separately if you're a member.
Would rather buy on TPT?
