Cornerstone 4- Hurricane! (Page 108-113)

Why is it important to know about dangerous weather?

• So that you can know how to act when the dangerous weather hits your town.

• So that you can tell others about the weather.

• So that you can take pictures of the weather.

What is a hurricane?

• A hurricane is a big wave that destroys coastal cities.

• A hurricane is a lot of snow falling on one place.

• A hurricane is a tropical storm with strong winds blowing and destroying it's surroundings.

Who wrote the story, "Hurricane!" ?

• Trace Bently

• Tracey Baptiste

• Tracy Barner

The man that worked at the hotel warned the people at the beach that the storm was approaching the beach. What is meant by the word approaching?

• The storm is already there.

• The storm is moving nearer or in the direction of the beach.

• The storm will be there in a few days.

What impact did the storm have on the people on the beach?

• It had no impact and they enjoyed their day.

• They needed to take shelter as quickly as possible and move away from the beach.

• It made the people feel annoyed.

What phrase on page 109 tell you that the thunder made a loud noise?

• The hurricane came closer.

• Thunder clapped!

• Lightning flashed!

Was the family's holiday ruined by the storm?

• It was not ruined yet, but they did need to move to a safer place.

• Yes, their holiday was totally ruined.

• No, it was not ruined and they stayed at the hotel.

What emotion did the author use to describe the waves of the ocean on page 111?

• The waves was high and strong.

• The waves splashed onto their car with anger.

• The shore was pounded by angry waves.

"People on the coast were leaving their homes"

What does the word, coast, means?

• The coast is near the mountains.

• The coast is where the land meets the ocean.

• The coast in in a big city far away from the ocean.

What did Dad do to the windows of the beach house?

• He nailed wood over the windows

• He cracked the windows.

• He covered it with newspaper.