A Susie Story about 'disastrous'

A Susie Story about 'disastrous'

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6th - 7th Grade

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The transcript explains the origin and meaning of the word 'disaster', which is associated with negative events believed to be caused by the unlucky positioning of stars. It highlights the term 'Astro', meaning star, and its influence on language, giving rise to words like 'astronaut' and a punctuation mark resembling a star.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the term 'disaster' suggest about an event?

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'Astro'?

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How is the concept of a disaster related to the positioning of stars?

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What punctuation mark is associated with the term 'Astro'?

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What does the term 'astronaut' imply about a person's role?

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