Subject & Object Pronouns
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun:
"Scientists study earthquakes to learn more about _______"
a. it b. they c. us d. them
What is the authors purpose of the story, "Sound The Alarm"? THINK: P.I.E
To inform us about new warning systems being put in place to keep people safe & alert about disasters
What is a CAUSE of an earthquake?
The cause of an earthquake is when two plates rub against each other and pressure builds up, an earthquake happens.
Who are the characters in "The Earth Dragon Awakes"?
Mr. Travis, Sawyer, Mrs. Travis and Henry
What is this sentence an example of?
"The walls groan".
Personfication
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun:
"______ moved to a new city after the volcano erupted"
a. My b. We c. Her d. Your
b. We
What is the authors purpose of "The Ring of Fire"?
THINK: P.I.E
To INFORM readers that the Ring of Fire is a location on Earth where many volcanoes, earthquakes & tsunamis occur
What is the EFFECT of an earthquake?
The effects can be: people die, homes destroyed; buildings collapse; animals and wildlife are hurt, etc.
What is the PROBLEM in "The Earth Dragon Awakes"?
In Sacramento, CA an earthquake occurs. Henry is trapped in his house and his town is destroyed from the earthquake.
What is this sentence an example of?
"Monster waves pounded the shore, gobbling everything in sight".
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun:
"During the storm, the dog ran to our room to sleep with __________".
a. we b. they c. us d. she
c. us
What is the authors purpose of "A City Seeks Shelter From The Waves"? THINK: P.I.E
To INFORM the readers that there is a shelter on top of a school gym in Wesport, WA. The story is also to PERSUADE us to take action during natural disasters and be prepared.
What was the main CAUSE for building a tsunami shelter on top of the school gym in Westport, WA?
The main CAUSE was that Westport, WA is in the splash and danger zone for tsunamis so they decided to create a shelter for the town on top of a school gym.
What are two character traits you would use to describe Henry?
EX: stressed, frustrated, nervous, worried, anxious
What is this sentence an example of?
"You are as fast as a lion!"
simile
"The child sang so loud _____ neighbors could hear".
a. we b. they c. her d. she
c. her
What is the authors purpose of "Disaster: Fact or Fiction"?
To INFORM us about different myths about natural disasters.
What is one EFFECT of building a tsunami shelter on top of a gym?
One EFFECT is that peoples lives will be saved.
What two MAIN emotions does Marcus feel throughout the story?
HAPPINESS: when he is reunited with his father
ANXIOUSNESS: when he is going up the mountain with Peg & Tata; when the mountain shakes; when he encounters Festus
What is this sentence an example of?
"You have a heart of gold".
What does it mean?
Simile; it means you are kind and caring
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun:
"________ favorite cookie to eat is oatmeal raisin".
a. She b. They c. My d. Yours
c. My
What is the Authors Purpose of "The Earth Dragon Awakes"?
To INFORM us how characters may feel during a natural disaster. Also to ENTERTAIN us with an intense story.
What is the EFFECT of creating a twitter account to inform people about earthquakes occurring?
One EFFECT is that people will be informed and can take shelter immediately; their lives will be saved
What character traits would you use to describe Festus?
EX: evil, conceited, ignorant, disrespectful, selfish, pessimistic
What is this sentence an example of?
"Ploppy platypuses pick prickly pineapples".
Alliteration