Meanings
❓ What does disaster mean?
A sudden event that causes great damage or loss.
❓ What’s the opposite of carefully?
Carelessly.
❓ The hurricane was a __________ that destroyed homes.
Disaster.
❓ When was the last time you saw something terrible happen?
(Students describe a situation like an accident, storm, or scary news).
Pretend you’re trying to escape from a flood!
(Act out running, swimming, panicking).
❓ What does wildfire mean?
A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly in nature.
❓ A synonym for terrible is ________.
Awful / Horrible / Dreadful.
❓ It was hard to __________ because of the smoke.
Breathe.
❓ What would you do if a warning appeared on your phone?
Evacuate / Call family / Look for shelter.
🎭 Act out a warning to your class without words.
Gestures: waving arms, pointing, shouting silently “danger”).
❓ What does survivor mean?
A person who stays alive after an accident or disaster.
❓ What’s another word for disaster?
Catastrophe / Tragedy / Calamity.
❓ The ground began to __________ during the earthquake.
Shake.
❓ How can people prepare carefully for a storm?
Buy food, water, batteries, stay informed, find shelter.
🎭 Show how a survivor might feel after an earthquake.
(Relieved, crying, hugging others, tired).
❓ What does strike mean in a natural disaster?
To hit suddenly and cause damage.
What’s the opposite of escape?
Get trapped / Stay / Be caught.
❓ The typhoon __________ the coast last night.
Struck.
❓ Describe a situation when someone had to escape danger.
Escaping a fire / car accident / hurricane.
🎭 Act like someone who can’t breathe in heavy smoke.
(Coughing, covering mouth, waving hand).