Vocabulary
Samantha
Before the Hurricane
After the Hurricane
Grammar
100
something that someone needs and can't live without
necessity
100
What year in school was Samantha in?
Senior or grade 12
100
Who called home to tell them to evacuate?
Samantha's dad
100
True or False. Samantha's family went back to St. Bernards right away after Hurricane Katrina.
False
100
Abshir likes to play soccer. __________ has a game tonight.
He
200
something that is serious and very dangerous
severe
200
What is the name of Samantha's city?
St. Bernard Parish
200
Why was Samantha's dad paranoid?
because of Hurricane Ivan.
200
What broke in the city and made the water flood St. Bernard?
levee
200
Hurricane Katrina happened in 2005. ___________ destroyed the city of New Orleans.
It
300
to leave or get out of a place
evacuate
300
How many people are in Samantha's family?
There are three people.
300
What did Samantha do before the hurricane hit her house?
Samantha put away all her clothes and stacked her books.
300
What two colors did Samantha say everything looked like?
gray and brown
300
Ms. Vang's students are the smartest. _________ all got A's on their test.
They
400
something that has not been used, changed, or hurt in any way
untouched
400
Did Samantha go to prom at her old school?
No, she went to prom at her new school.
400
At what category did the family leave St. Bernard Parish? Category __?__
Category 4
400
What is one thing Samantha learned from Hurricane Katrina?
-to work hard and you will get a good future - to adapt to life - what is important are the people in your life
400
My grandmothers know how to cook the best food. _________ always cook for me when I come over.
They
500
someone or something that is crazy, and wild
demented
500
Where did Samantha's family live after Hurricane Katrina? Name the city or place.
They lived in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on their friend's grandmother's lot in a camper.
500
What did Samantha's family do when they got to Bossier City?
They watched the news on the t.v.
500
Why was Samantha so happy when she went back to her house after Hurricane Katrina?
Her prom dress was untouched
500
Ms. Vang doesn't know if students want to have a party at the end of the year. ___________ thinks she will ask them today.
What is She