Start with six useful words: 晴天、阴天、下雨、下雪、刮风、很冷. Show a picture, say the word once, then let students point before asking them to speak.
Best for: Grades 1–6 · recognition and listening
Practice the question “今天天气怎么样？” with the frame “今天____。” Add a second sentence—“我想____。” or “我要穿____。”—when students are ready.
Teacher tip: Ask students to look outside so the answer carries real information.
Place four weather pictures in the room. Say a weather sentence, let students move to the matching picture, then tell a partner what they would wear or do.
Time: 5–8 minutes · listening and speaking
Use a short song as repeated listening. First listen for one target word, then add gestures, and only after that invite students to sing the complete line.
Open song notesMake a four-part weather wheel. Students turn the arrow, ask a partner “天气怎么样？”, and answer with the matching sentence before drawing suitable clothes.
Materials: paper plate or cardstock, pencil, crayons, and a paper fastener.