National Geographic Readers: Weather

I thought this was a fine example to show readers the beginnings of chapter books. It also is a good way to introduce different weather types that they may be unfamiliar with. The big idea of this book is different types of weather and what each of these weather types entail. All weather types come

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about in different ways and this informational book discusses these various ways. The book includes pictures/ graphics to interest the readers. An example of a visual on page 6, there is a picture of two little girls looking out the window. The text says, "Peek out your window at the sky. Is it sunny or cloudy? Rainy or windy? You are checking the weather!" The book introduces/ reminds students -depending on their level- what weather/ checking weather entails of. Having the visual provides The language is also very clear and coherent and also provides definitions within. On page 7 it says, "Weather is what it's like outside at one place, at one time..." The writing provides readers with a background knowledge of what weather is!

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