The Man Who Named the Clouds

The Man Who Named the Clouds

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The Man Who Named the Clouds

Hannah, J., & Holub, J. (2006). The Man Who Named the Clouds (pp. 1-40). Morton Grove, Illinois: Albert Whitman and Company, Morton Grove, IL.

Reading Level: AD910L

Why Should You Read This Book?
- There is an informative background on Luke Howard (the man who named the clouds).
- There are captivating images that have been integrated into the text, which make the book more compelling.
- A unique formatting is used which holds the reader's attention.
- A few historical events that happened during Howard's lifetime are covered.
- A substantial amount of the material covered in this text can be easily integrated into a lesson. 

The Man Who Named the Clouds would make a marvelous read aloud,

Online Resources: 

Weather Wiz Kids has images, questions and answers, and games for kids to learn about the weather that can be helpful before reading. Using this website will make students familiar with weather before hearing the story. http://www.weatherwizkids.com/#

Science Kids has many resources for teaching different sciences, such as projects, games, and lesson plans. This website can be useful for after reading to help the students put what they read into practice. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/weather/clouds.html

Keywords
Science, Earth, Weather, History, Informational

Vocabulary
Classifying: to arrange or organize
Brainstorming: solving problems through creative thinking and developing new ideas through spontaneous participation in discussion
Inflating: to puff out
Revisions: going back over something
Precipitation: falling products of condensation (rain/snow)
Barometer: an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

Reading Strategy:
Before reading, build off schema by asking the students what they already know about clouds.
During reading, ask questions such as "Can you tell me how Luke Howard learned about the clouds? and "What concerns did the people of Howard's time have over his cloud-naming?"
After reading, use exit slips to have students fill out two things they learned about clouds from the reading.

Writing Strategy: Have students create their own weather journals and write about what causes weather to behave how it does. They can use their background research, make predictions, and research to create this journal.