Ling and Josie have homework to complete for Mr. Cortes, who teaches this subject.
What is science
Tornadoes usually start as this weather condition.
What are bad storms
Mia is known for this character trait of being quiet and uncomfortable around people.
What is shy
Beginning to exist.
What is born
A loud sound that comes from the sky during bad weather and usually follows a bright flash of light.
In Josie's backyard, her father is setting this up so that they can see the stars.
What is a telescope
Wet warm air from the South and cool dry air from the North then meet and swirl in this part of the United States.
What is the middle United States
Mia is usually comfortable around Ms. Vale during drama class. However, Ms. Vale is sick and in this place.
What is the hospital
The light from the moon.
What is moonlight
Scared or worried.
What is nervous
They got to see this group of stars that look like a giant spoon.
What is the Big Dipper
After a while, a tornado will take this shape.
What is a funnel
The class decides to perform for Ms. Vale, but the other students look to Mia to write this to finish out the performance.
What is the the final song
A play or movie featuring song and dance.
What is a musical
To damage something badly
What is destroy
The moon that they saw was not in halves, but maybe 25% of a full moon.
What is a crescent moon
Damaging trees and signs are what these kinds of tornadoes are known for.
What are weak tornadoes
Mia agrees and writes with the idea of telling Ms. Vale two simple words for being a great teacher.
What is "thank you"
To make ready to use by putting together materials or parts.
What is set up
The person a doctor takes care of.
What is patient
The two girls even saw a streak of light in the night sky caused by a piece of rock or metal falling from outer space.
What is a shooting star
In the midst of a tornado, it's a good idea to stay out of rooms that have these because they can be destroyed.
What are windows
Ms. Vale seems to enjoy it all she tells Mia that the song was this.
What is "a beautiful gift"
A group of people watching or listening to a play, concert, movie, etc.
What is audience
A pair of tube-shaped devices that make faraway objects look nearer.
What are binoculars