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by Kristin Cashore
Earth Science
Genre Comprehension
Skills and Strategy Text Features
Expository
nonfi ction
• Cause and Effect
• Draw Conclusions
• Monitor and Fix Up
• Captions
• Bulleted lists
• Labels
• Glossary
Scott Foresman Reading Street 5.1.2
ISBN 0-328-13505-4
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Suggested levels for Guided Reading, DRA, ™
Lexile, ® and Reading Recovery ™ are provided
in the Pearson Scott Foresman Leveling Guide.
Storm Danger!
by Kristin Cashore
Earth Science
Genre Comprehension
Skills and Strategy Text Features
Expository
nonfi ction
• Cause and Effect
• Draw Conclusions
• Monitor and Fix Up
• Captions
• Bulleted lists
• Labels
• Glossary
Scott Foresman Reading Street 5.1.2
ISBN 0-328-13505-4
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Suggested levels for Guided Reading, DRA, ™
Lexile, ® and Reading Recovery ™ are provided
in the Pearson Scott Foresman Leveling Guide.
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constructed
daintily
devastation
lullaby
pitch
resourceful
thieving
veins
Word count: 1,739
Note: The total word count includes words in the running text and headings only
Numerals and words in chapter titles, captions, labels, diagrams, charts, graphs,
sidebars, and extra features are not included.
1 There are several types of dangerous weather events
associated with thunderstorms Using a chart like the one below, list some of these events and their effects
2 Reread the information on page 10 about flash floods
How is it possible for a flood to happen in your area even if it’s not raining nearby?
3 What is another meaning for the word pitch, other
than how it is used in this book? What is another
meaning for the word veins? Use these other
meanings in sentences
4 In what ways do the lists in the book help you
understand how to stay safe during certain types
of storms?
Reader Response
Storm Danger!
by Kristin Cashore
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Have you ever had your plans wrecked because of a storm? Maybe you were planning
on going swimming, until lightning struck
Or perhaps you were planning on visiting a relative, until a blizzard hit
No matter where you live, whether it
is in the mountains, forest, desert, tropics, city, or country, at some time or another you will experience a storm Storms happen everywhere There is little that we can do to prevent them But there’s a lot that we can do
to prepare for them!
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Trang 4Most storms pass by without any trouble The sky
turns pitch black, and it rains for an hour or so You
run out and jump in a few puddles, and then the sky
clears Or the snow falls quietly and daintily outside
your window, as gentle as a lullaby, while you are
falling asleep In the morning, the world is beautiful
and white, and you don’t have to go to school!
Sometimes a storm can make your day
Emergency crews help people
find their belongings in the
wreckage caused by storms.
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At other times, however, storms are not safe Rain can cause flooding Lightning can start fires Winds can blow so hard and snow can fall so fast that it is not safe to go outside And hurricanes or tornadoes
can cause real devastation.
If you watch or listen to the weather forecast, you can be ready for even the most dangerous storm If
you are careful and resourceful during a storm, you
are more likely to be safe Every kind of storm brings different dangers There are different safety tips to follow for each of nature’s storms
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Trang 5Thunderstorms are very common, especially
during spring and summer Thunderstorms can knock
branches from trees They can make messy puddles
on street corners
A thunderstorm may also have strong winds
that knock over trees or bring down power lines
Sometimes hail falls Often, hailstones are too small
to cause any damage But sometimes hail the size of
golf balls drops from the sky Hailstones this big can
break windows and dent cars Make sure never to go
outside during a hailstorm !
Thunderstorms
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A thunderstorm moves across
this farm in the midwestern
part of the country.
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There are three other dangers that you should know about that are caused by thunderstorms The first is lightning Lightning happens during every thunderstorm The second danger is flooding The third is tornadoes Whether a thunderstorm brings flooding or tornadoes depends upon many things, including where the storm happens
These large hailstones can cause serious damage when they fall.
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Trang 6Thunder is harmless; it is only the sound
that lightning makes Lightning itself is what’s
dangerous
Have you ever seen a tree split in half
or branded black because it was hit by a
lightning bolt? Lightning starts fires all
around the world It also hurts some people
every year
When lightning shoots from the sky to the
ground, it chooses the shortest possible path
This means that it hits the highest object
That object could be a tall tree, a house, or a
person standing in a flat field
A lightning bolt can severely damage a tree.
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Protect Yourself from a Thunderstorm
• If you are outside, don’t go into a shed, or wait under a large tree, or stand at the top of a hill.
• Don’t carry or stand near anything made of metal.
• If possible, get inside a car Cars are safe during storms with lightning.
• If you’re in a field, crouch down on your knees and bend over Do not lie down, because wet ground can conduct, or carry, electricity.
• If you are in the water, get out quickly, and move away from the beach.
• If you are inside, stay away from faucets, sinks, and tubs They can conduct electricity.
• Don’t use the phone, except in emergencies Don’t use anything with a cord that plugs into the wall
Lightning can pass to you through the cord.
If you can hear thunder, or if you can see veins
of lightning in the sky, you are close to a storm
However, if you are careful, you can be safe from the dangers of lightning.
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Trang 7Thunderstorms and rainstorms can cause
terrible flash floods Sometimes, when it
rains very hard, there is no time for the
ground to absorb the rain The water begins
to move over the land It sweeps into gullies
and ditches Within hours or even minutes,
the water turns into a raging river that can
wreck anything in its path In the United
States, more people die every year from
flooding than from lightning or tornadoes
Flash floods can happen even if it is not
raining in your town It is a good idea to
plan and prepare in order to be safe from
flash floods
Flash Floods
Flash floods can cause
many problems
This road was closed
because of a flash
flood.
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Protect Yourself from a Flash Flood
• Pay attention to weather forecasts Know when you are at risk.
• Have a plan for where to go if there is flooding in your area If officials tell you to leave your house and go someplace safe, then do what they say.
• Store water and food that doesn’t need to be cooked or kept cold, in case you lose power.
• Keep a first-aid kit, flashlight, and radio handy.
• Do not go outside to watch the water rise.
• If you are outside, move away from ditches and stream beds Move to higher ground.
• Remember that if it is raining, there may be lightning
If you are outside, keep your lightning safety tips
in mind.
Always take the risks of a flash flood seriously
Following a few simple rules could save your life.
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Trang 8A tornado is made up of air that is
spinning very fast The air spins itself into
the shape of a funnel Tornadoes happen
most often in the plains of North America,
between the Rocky Mountains and the
Appalachian Mountains Tornadoes tend
to happen during spring and summer
The wind inside a tornado can spin at
three hundred miles per hour, or more A
tornado can lift cars into the air and tear
trees out of the ground It can pull roofs
from houses, even if the houses are well
constructed Tornadoes can be strong
enough to send glass and wood flying
through the air
When a tornado touches the ground, it can cause severe damage.
Tornadoes
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Protect Yourself from a Tornado
• Pay attention to tornado warnings When you hear a warning, move quickly.
• If you have a storm shelter, go to it.
• If you don’t have a storm shelter, go into the basement and get under something strong, such as a staircase This is to protect you from flying and falling objects.
• If you don’t have a basement, go to a windowless part of your house, such as a hallway or closet
• Stay away from windows They may shatter.
• If you are in a mobile home or a car, leave and go
to someplace safer.
• If you are in the open, lie down in a low area and cover your head with your arms If possible, find something to hold on to.
• Know your school’s tornado safety plan.
If you hear a tornado warning, don’t waste time
As with flash floods, a good plan makes all the difference.
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Trang 9Like thunderstorms, hurricanes bring
flooding and dangerous winds A hurricane
starts as a tropical storm in the waters over
the Atlantic or eastern Pacific Oceans It
can create huge waves and heavy rains The
storm is called a hurricane if it produces
winds of more than seventy-three miles per
hour If a hurricane moves onto land, its
winds, rain, and waves can destroy houses,
cars, and trees
During a hurricane, the ocean level rises as
much as twenty-five feet This creates waves
that can sink ships and wash away houses
These waves are called a storm surge
As a hurricane spreads out over the ocean, it causes enormous waves.
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Protect Yourself from a Hurricane
• Know if your house is in the path of the storm surge Plan where you will go to escape the storm surge.
• Pay attention to the weather forecast, and leave
if you are told to do so.
• Before the storm, put boards or tape on your windows Get flashlights and a radio Remove small items from your yard They could become dangerous flying objects.
• Stay inside during the hurricane, away from the windows.
• Don’t be fooled by the calm in the middle of the hurricane, called the eye The Sun may shine inside the eye, but the storm still rages all around it.
• If you live near the shore, go inland.
There is nothing you can do to stop the storm surge If you live near the shore, plan to move far away from the water during a hurricane You can avoid the storm surge if you act quickly.
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Trang 10After a blizzard, snow-filled roads must be plowed to be made safe for cars.
Blizzards
During snowstorms and blizzards, roads
and walkways become icy and slippery for
drivers and walkers Heavy snow can pull
down power lines If a house is without
electricity for a long time, it will become
cold and the water pipes may freeze and
burst During the worst blizzards, heavy,
wet snow can pull down trees and make
the roofs of houses cave in People can
leave home and never find their way back
because they are blinded by the thick snow
Drivers trapped in a blizzard may be in
danger if they do not have food, water,
blankets, and a first-aid kit in their cars
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Protect Yourself During a Blizzard
• Pay attention to the weather forecast, and plan ahead.
• Don’t travel by car, unless you must.
• Store flashlights, candles, water, and food that doesn’t need to be cooked or kept cold.
• Keep blankets handy The electricity may go off, and you will need to stay warm.
• Have a battery-operated radio Buy extra batteries.
• During a very bad storm, do not go outside unless you are attached to the house by a lifeline, or you may get lost.
• If you must go out during a blizzard, wear many layers of clothing Try to wear wool and a wind-resistant coat.
A winter storm can be very dangerous if you are not ready for it Be smart during winter storm season—prepare yourself
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Trang 11We can’t do anything to stop storms from coming
Thieving nature has a mind of her own She can
take our houses, our trees, and our property, and do
what she wants with them! However, scientists have
learned how to predict some storms They can warn
us when storms might be coming It is our job to
prepare for storms so that we reduce our chances of
getting hurt when they hit
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This devastation was caused
by a tornado It took years for
people to clean up their homes
and get their lives in order.
Tornado
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Flash Flood
Hurricane
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branded v marked by
burning
constructed adj put
together
daintily adv with delicate
beauty
devastation n the act of
laying waste, destroying
lullaby n a soft song sung
to put a baby to sleep
pitch n a thick, black,
sticky substance made from tar
resourceful adj good at
thinking of ways to do things
thieving adj likely to
steal
veins n natural channels
through which water flows, or the tubes that carry blood through your body
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Vocabulary
branded
constructed
daintily
devastation
lullaby
pitch
resourceful
thieving
veins
Word count: 1,739
Note: The total word count includes words in the running text and headings only
Numerals and words in chapter titles, captions, labels, diagrams, charts, graphs,
sidebars, and extra features are not included.
1 There are several types of dangerous weather events
associated with thunderstorms Using a chart like the one below, list some of these events and their effects
2 Reread the information on page 10 about flash floods
How is it possible for a flood to happen in your area even if it’s not raining nearby?
3 What is another meaning for the word pitch, other
than how it is used in this book? What is another
meaning for the word veins? Use these other
meanings in sentences
4 In what ways do the lists in the book help you
understand how to stay safe during certain types
of storms?
Reader Response