Nonfiction Book Report: Tornadoes

Nonfiction Book Report: Tornadoes is an engaging research and report activity for elementary students to learn about these intense storms. Students will enjoy reading grade-appropriate nonfiction texts to uncover facts about how tornadoes form, the damage they can cause, and tornado safety. This resource provides differentiated options for students to present what they learned, including a template for a mini book with diagrams, a poster with bullet points, or a newsletter article. Whether assigned individually or completed in small groups, this activity promotes key research and communication skills. Students gain experience locating information in texts, distinguishing main ideas, organizing details logically, and writing clearly using domain-specific vocabulary about tornadoes. This hands-on project brings science to life while allowing flexibility to meet diverse needs.