Tornadoes
What is a tornado? R.A.!
A tornado is a dangerous spinning funnel of air that reaches from a cloud to the ground.
What is the author's claim in "Why School Gardens Are the Best!"? R.A.
The author's claim in Why School Gardens Are the Best! is that every school should have a garden because they can teach you important lessons.
What is a crater? R.A.
A crater is a special hole at the top of the volcano.
The author claims that tornadoes are dangerous. What are two pieces of evidence that support this claim?
1. Tornadoes can knock down houses and break windows.
2. Strong winds can cause a lot of damage.
3. Tornadoes can travel up to 300 miles per hour.
4. The wind can pick up dirt, trees, and cars.
1. Tornadoes can move up to 300 miles per hour.
2. Tornado winds are so strong they can pick up trees, cars, and buildings.
What phrase in paragraph 5 helps you determine the meaning of the word accomplished? Just list the answer!
"We did something we worked hard for and finished!"
What does the word magma mean? Use context clues! R.A.
The word magma means hot, melted rock.
What is 1 fact that both tornado texts state?
They can reach wind speeds up to 300mph.
What context clue word in the last sentence tells you that a "cellar" is below the surface of the earth?
The word "underground" tells me that a cellar is below the surface of the earth.
The author claims that every school should have a garden. What are two pieces of evidence that support this claim? Just list them!
1. The students learned to be patient without complaining.
2. The students learned how to fix problems.
3. The students learned how to work hard and be proud.
4. The students learned to be patient, solve problems, and work together.
(teacher decides!)
How does the diagram of a volcano help the reader's understanding of the story? R.A.
The diagram of a volcano helps you see what the inside of a volcano looks like and how a volcano works.
How is the text structure of “How Tornadoes Form” different than that of “Tornadoes”? R.A.P.
The text "How Tornadoes Form" has a chronological/sequence text structure, while "Tornadoes" has a descriptive text structure. I know this because How Tornadoes Form explains steps in order, while Tornadoes describes what tornadoes are.
What is the author's purpose of writing this text? R.A.P.
The author's purpose in writing Tornadoes is to describe what a tornado is. I know this because the text gives me information about how tornadoes form and why they can be dangerous. (teacher decide!)
Why is it important that the author put these steps in order? R.A.
It is important that the author put these steps in order because otherwise your garden would not be complete, or it would not successfully grow plants. (teacher decides)
What is the central idea of this text? R.A.P.
The central idea of Amazing Volcanoes is that there are steps for a volcano to erupt. I know this because the author explains the steps necessary for a volcano to erupt. (teacher decide!)
What is the author's purpose in writing the story "How Tornadoes Form"? (RAP)
The author's purpose in writing "How Tornadoes Form" is to explain the steps in how a tornado forms. I know this because it uses transition words to explain the steps of how a tornado is formed.
The central idea of Tornadoes is that tornadoes are dangerous. I know this because tornadoes can move quickly and you need to take shelter from them underground. (teacher decide!)
What is the text structure of Why School Gardens Are the Best!? R.A.P.
The text structure of Why School Gardens Are the Best! is chronological. I know this because the text explains the steps to build a garden in order.
What would happen if the gasses never dissolved in the magma? R.A.
If the gasses never dissolved in the magma, then pressure wouldn’t rise to force the magma to break through the rock and the volcano would not erupt. (teacher decide!)
Create a venn diagram comparing and contrasting "Tornadoes" and "How Tornadoes Form". You must have 2 bullet points per section (6 total).
(teacher check)