Vocab
moves
flows
What is the genre of the stories this week?
informational text
Do Earthquakes shape the earth quickly or slowly?
quickly
channel
chan/nel
Which old vocabulary word means: an opening in the Earth's crust
volcano
destroy
ruin
How do waterfalls shape the land?
move rock and soil into a pool below
Does water shape the Earth quickly or slowly?
slowly
collect
col/lect
Which old vocabulary word means: narrow valley with high, steep sides
canyon
quantity
amount
Under which heading can you find information about: aftershock
What is an Aftershock?
How does water destroy the land?
wash away topsoil and destroy farmland, ruin coastal cities, wash away homes
kitten
kit/ten
Which old vocabulary word means: something a person does well
skill
harm
damage
Under which heading can you find information about: waterfalls
How Do Waterfalls Shape the Land
What are glaciers?
large pieces of frozen water that move slowly over the land
matter
mat/ter
Which old vocabulary word means: take part; join
participate
event causing loss
disasters
What is an informational text?
a real story with facts and information
What happens during an Earthquake?
the ground shakes, can cause lots of damage, floods, ground to open, houses to fall
gallon
gal/lon
Which old vocabulary word means: people who do a job without getting paid
volunteers