Dinosaur World
Writing
Natural Disasters
Reading
Club Activities
100

Name three body parts a dinosaur can have.

Daily Double!! Correct Answer x2

Three body parts a dinosaur can have are (e.g., beak, claws, feathers, horns, spikes, teeth).

100

Instructions: Look at the picture of the typhoon

Write 2 sentences giving advice using "You should..." and "You shouldn't...".



Boom!  Wrong answer, lose half points!!

1. (You should) ________________________________________.

2. (You shouldn't) ________________________________________.

Example: (You should listen to the radio. You shouldn't go outside.)

100

Name three natural disasters.

Three natural disasters are a (e.g., blizzard, earthquake, flood, tornado, tsunami, typhoon, volcano).

100

Read two sentences from Units 4, 5, or 6.

Correct pronunciation, rhythm, and flow.

100

Name three clubs you can join at a summer camp.

Bonus!!  Triple your total points!!

(I can join the _____, _____ or ______ at a summer camp.)

Answer:  (e.g., art club, soccer club, science club, music club, hiking club, cooking club)

200

What adjective means 'very, very big'? (Hint: It starts with 'm'.)

Massive means very, very big.

200

Activity 1: Simple Writing - "Create a Dinosaur"

Instructions:  Use the adjectives and body parts below to write 3 complete sentences describing your own dinosaur.

Adjectives: bright, colorful, sharp, massive, tiny, long, short, thin, thick, shiny. 

Body Parts: beak, claws, feathers, horns, spikes, teeth, eyes, tail, wings, legs, arms.

(My dinosaur has ____. Its ____ are as ____ as _____. It has a ____ neck.)

200

What should you do before a typhoon comes? Name one thing.

Boom!  Wrong answer, lose half points!!

(e.g., You should board up the windows. / You should bring things indoors.)

200

Activity 2: Short Reading - "Weather Report"

Instructions:  Read the weather announcement. Underline all the natural disaster words you can find.

What is the main disaster coming?


Bust!! Wrong answer, lose ALL points!

"Hello, this is an important news report. A big typhoon is coming to the coast. There might also be floods and very strong winds like a tornado. Please be safe. After the typhoon, be careful of mudslides on the hills."

200

What do you say when you like Club A more than Club B?

Daily Double!! Correct Answer x2

Answer:  (I'd prefer to join Club A.)

300

Complete the simile: "Its teeth were as sharp as ______."

Bonus! Correct answer receives 100pts from each team!

(e.g., knives, sharks' teeth)

300

Question: Imagine a massive dinosaur is coming to your summer camp during a blizzard. What two things should you do and why? Use full sentences. 

Daily Double!! Correct Answer x2

Example Answer: ("You should bring things indoors because ____. You should get a flashlight because ____.")

300

What is the name for a huge wave caused by an earthquake under the sea?

A huge wave caused by an earthquake under the sea is called a tsunami.

300

Mystery Challenge #1

Boom!  Wrong answer, lose half points!!

Read the card.  Solve the mystery!

300

Complete the sentence: "On Wednesday, I'm ______ to join the Swimming Club." (future plan)

Answer: going

400

Make 3 sentences comparing a dinosaur's body using 'as long/big/heavy/sharp/etc as'.

Boom!  Wrong answer, lose half points!!

(e.g., Its tail was as long as a snake.)

400

Instructions: Choose one club. Write a short advertisement (2 sentences) to get students to join. Use "Come and..." or "You can...".

Club Choices: Science Club, Music Club, Soccer Club, Art Club.


Triple Bonus!! Total points x3!!

Example (Science Club): (Come and do fun experiments! You can learn about volcanoes.)

(Club Name: _______________ )

1. _____________________________________.

2. _____________________________________.

400

Give advice using "should" for what to do during natural disasters (like an earthquake). Give advice for for 3 different natural disasters. 

Boom! Wrong answer gives each team 100pts!

(e.g. During an earthquake, you should lie/hide under a table to avoid getting hurt.) 

400

Mystery Challenge #2

Daily Double!! Correct Answer x2

Read the card.  Solve the mystery!

400

Ask a friend which clubs they prefer and give a reason using 'because'.

Triple Bonus!! Total points x3!!

Answer: (e.g., "Which club would you prefer to join, the Art Club or the Music Club?" "I'd prefer the Music Club because I like singing.")

500

Describe a dinosaur using two '-ing' adjective (like 'frightening') and one body part.

 (e.g., It had frightening claws and glaring eyes.)

It had _____ and _____.

500

Sleepy Valley Summer Camp - Wednesday

Create a camp schedule for one day including 4 clubs.


Boom!  Wrong answer, lose half points!

Example: (9:00 AM: Hiking Club. Meet at Green Cabin.)


500

 Name three items you should have in an emergency supply kit and say why you might need them.

Daily Double!! Correct Answer x2

(You should have (a/an) ____ in an emergency supply kit because _____.)

Answer: (e.g., canned food, flashlight, first aid kit, cell phone, water, radio)

500

Mystery Challenge #3

Read the card.  Solve the mystery!

500

You are planning your week. Use 'will' to describe three (3)  sudden decisions for Friday (morning, afternoon and evening).

Boom!  Wrong answer, lose half points!

(e.g., On Friday morning, I will join the Soccer Club.)