Connect 5 Unit 1 Reading, Oral Lang., and Grammar

What happens to people during a flood?

• They often have to leave their homes.

• They stay in their homes and wait for help.

• They build barriers to prevent water damage.

• They go on vacation to avoid the flood.

What is a hurricane?

• A storm that starts over the ocean.

• A type of tornado that occurs on land.

• A weather phenomenon that causes droughts.

• A mild rainstorm that occurs in the summer.

What should you do during a storm?

• Unplug electrical devices

• Leave devices plugged in

• Use devices as usual

• Ignore the storm

What is a meteorologist?

• A scientist who studies the weather

• A scientist who studies the ocean

• A scientist who studies the earth's crust

• A scientist who studies plants

What is a drought?

• A period of excessive rainfall.

• A time when there is no rain.

• A season of strong winds.

• A phase of high humidity.

Sentence starters when adding more information.

• -In addition to

• -however

• -on the other hand

• -for example

What does it mean to evacuate?

• To leave a place for safety, especially before a disaster.

• To stay in a place during a disaster.

• To gather people in one location.

• To provide assistance to those in need.

What is a tornado?

• A weather phenomenon that can destroy things on the ground.

• A type of cloud that brings rain.

• A strong wind that only occurs in winter.

• A natural disaster that only affects water bodies.

Compare-

What does compare mean?

What words can you use to compare two things?

• To show how two things are different.

• How two things are alike or similar.

• To analyze one thing in isolation.

• To contrast two opposing ideas.

What is a blizzard?

• A storm that brings many feet of snow.

• A type of tropical storm.

• A weather condition with high temperatures and humidity.

• A phenomenon that causes heavy rainfall.