Explore Extreme Weather: Summer Storms and Droughts. In this secondary resource, students analyze the causes and impacts of extreme summer weather events—ranging from powerful storms to prolonged droughts—through engaging, content-rich articles. The materials are designed to support multi-paragraph informational writing by guiding students in synthesizing multiple sources and structuring their ideas effectively. Learners practice TWR sentence strategies to reinforce foundational writing skills, then choose between drafting a cohesive composition that draws from both articles or writing focused paragraphs on each phenomenon independently. Use the resource as-is or adapt it to meet the needs of your secondary students. Also available for elementary learners.