Understanding Seismic Waves and Their Effects

What is the primary task during the first reading of the passage?

• To write a summary

• To discuss with a partner

• To listen carefully

• To take notes

What is the role of partners in the note-taking exercise?

• To compete with each other

• To write separate summaries

• To ignore each other's notes

• To share and fill in missing notes

What can seismic waves cause according to the passage?

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Landslides

• Droughts

How does the type of soil affect the shaking caused by seismic waves?

• Loose soil shakes less

• Solid rock does not shake

• Solid rock shakes more

• Loose soil shakes more

What is the objective of the group work activity?

• To draw a diagram

• To write a creative story

• To memorize the passage

• To create a retell paragraph

What should students use in their retell paragraph?

• Academic language

• Random facts

• Unrelated stories

• Personal opinions

What additional effects of seismic waves are mentioned in the passage?

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Avalanches

• Hurricanes

What should students do if they disagree on a detail during group work?

• Ignore the disagreement

• Discuss and decide together

• Choose randomly

• Ask the teacher for the answer

What is the final step in the group activity?

• Presenting to the class

• Comparing with the original passage

• Writing a new passage

• Taking a test

What should students ensure when comparing their retell with the original passage?

• That it is written in a different language

• That it includes all important details

• That it is shorter

• That it is longer