"Volcano!" Vocab
"Fleeing Katrina" Vocab
“Fleeing Katrina” Comprehension Questions
Grammar
Classroom Rules & Procedures
2

Which word means “not safe”?

dangerous

2

Which word means “an ocean storm with strong winds”?

hurricane

2

What happened after the levees broke?

The water flooded St. Bernard Parish.

2

Which subject pronoun refers to a man?

he

2

What kind of voice is never allowed inside our classroom?

voice level 3 - screaming, yelling, speaking loudly across the room
3

Which word means “an opening in Earth from which lava, ash, and steam escape”?

volcano

3

Which word means “to leave or to get out”?

evacuate

3

What did Samantha take with her when she left her home?

Only the things she needed (clothes)

3

What is the contraction of “we are”?

we're

3

What are the hand signals for water, bathroom, and borrowing a pencil?

show hand signals

4

Which word means “a sign that something bad may happen”?

warning

4

 Which word means “an item that someone needs”?

necessity

4

Where did Samantha and her family live after the storm?

In a trailer

4

Which subject pronoun do you use if you are referring to yourself and another person?

we

4

How many school days do students have to serve their detention before its time is doubled?

3 school days

5

Which word means “to break open or shoot out suddenly”?

erupt

5

Which word means “a structure that keeps a river from flooding”?

levee

5

What really mattered to Samantha after the storm?

being with the people she loved

5

Why is this sentence confusing: “Grandma and Tiffany arrived at the airport. She was late.”

You can’t tell if “She” refers to grandma or Tiffany

5

When should the voice level remain as 0? Name 3 instances.

Prelude

test/quiz

when the teacher is talking

6

Which word means “the outside part of something”?

surface

6

Which word means “not changed or hurt in any way”?

untouched

6

What does the pink dress symbolize?

Samantha’s hope, perseverance, and resilience

6

What 2 signals should students hear before they start transitioning?

music

the word "go"