What is the name of today's story?
Forest Fires
Forest fires are dangerous because they can destroy many animals' ____________.
habitat
Why would humans burn forests on purpose?
Because they need to land for farms, homes, or businesses.
What is today's reading skill?
identify new words
The _____________ man didn't see the banana skin, so he slipped and fell on the ground.
careless
Who teaches people about forest fires?
forestry agencies and firefighters
Name three causes of forest fires?
humans, lightning, drought,
accept all other reasonable answers
A ____________ happens when a place hasn't had any rain for a very long time.
drought
What kind of weather is needed for a fire to start?
high temperatures, strong winds and dry air
What is a magazine article?
It is a non-fiction writing about something true that is found in a regularly published thin book.
After the tsunami hit the coastline, there was a lot of ____________ because the waves destroyed almost everything in their path.
destruction
Why is it important for people to learn about the causes of forest fires.
Because this helps people know what starts fires, and can prevent forest fires happening in the future.