Activate prior knowledge about hurricanes through discussion and a video.
• Ask students to share what they know about hurricanes, including any in the news. Suggestion: Consider whether any students may need support in working through traumatic stories from their experiences with hurricanes, including Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma, which are featured in the story.
• Together, watch the video “What You Need to Know About Hurricanes.” Ask students to share one or two facts from the video and how it builds on and/or changes their understanding of hurricanes.