1. Wild Weather

3. Think time…
Please name all the 12 months and let’s talk about the seasons in those months.
How’s the weather like today?
How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?

5. Let’s learn!

6. violent (adj.)
Synonyms: powerful
Antonyms: gentle, peaceful
Define: Violent means to show a lot of power or strength.
Example: The violent
storm broke windows
and flooded houses.
Ask: How do you feel when a violent typhoon is coming to Taipei?
If I say something that describes violent, wave your hands around quickly and say violent. If I don’t, don’t say anything.
-a large thunderstorm
-a mouse
-a mean dog
-a kitten
-a tornado

7. beware (v.) Define: to be looking out for something dangerous.
Example: That house has a “Beware of Dog” sign in front of it.
Ask: What kind of weather should you beware of?
If I say something that you need to beware of, say “watch out”. If I don’t, don’t say anything.
-playing with your friends
-watching the dark sky outside your window
-a mean dog
-a baby
-glass on the sidewalk

8. prevent (v.) Define: to stop something from happening.
Example: Prevent an injury by wearing a helmet.
Ask: What can we do to prevent injuries during bad weather?
If I say something that describes prevent, put your hands out like you are stopping something and say “prevent”. If I don’t, don’t say anything.
-wearing your helmet when you ride your bike
-running with scissors
-walking when you have a glass of water in your hands
-looking both ways before you cross the street
-touching a hot stove
-running in the hallway

9. uprooted (v.) Define: pulled out of the ground.
Synonyms: remove, dig up
Antonyms: plant
uprooted (v.)
Define: pulled out of the ground.
Example: The tree was uprooted by the typhoon.
Ask: What kind of weather can uproot a tree?
If I say something that describes uprooted, move your hands like you are picking up something and say “uprooted”. If I don’t, don’t say anything.
-a weed pulled up from the earth
-planting a flower
-people moving to a new city
-trees dug up during a tornado

10. destroy (v.) Define: to completely ruin or break something.
Synonyms: damage, erase, end
Antonyms: build, create, repair
Define: to completely ruin or break something.
Example: The wave destroyed the sandcastle.
Ask: What things can a typhoon destroy?
If I say something that describes destroy, make an explosion sound. If I don’t, don’t say anything.
-planting flowers
-fire burning down buildings
-a glass vase falling on the floor
-a hurricane hitting a small village
-building a house

11. grasslands (n.) Define: large areas covered in grass.
Example: Buffalo live on grasslands in Yellowstone Park.
Ask: What other animals might live on grasslands?

12. violent destroy grasslands uprooted beware prevent
“Oh no!” Jamie said, “ A dangerous and _____ typhoon is coming! The weather report said we should ______ of strong winds. The storm can ______ homes. They also said we should stay away from open fields and _______.”
violent
beware
destroy
grasslands

13. violent destroy grasslands uprooted beware prevent
“ I remember the last big storm,” said Jeremy. “ It _______ the tree in our yard.
“How can we ______ damage?” Jamie asked. “Dad says we are going to board up the windows and put sandbags around the house so it will not flood.
uprooted
prevent

14. Finish the sentence! My little brother ______ed my toys violent
destroy
violent
How can we ________ injuries?
prevent
destroy
______ _of mosquitoes in your house.
Beware
uprooted
The wind ________ all the trees.
uprooted
beware
Many animals live on the __________.
grasslands
grasslands
We had a _______ typhoon come yesterday.
violent
prevent

15. Now do this! Monday, May 22nd , 2017 x5 beware (v.)
To look out for something dangerous.
You must beware of dangerous storms.
2. destroy (v.)
To break something.
Typhoons can destroy buildings and roads.
3. prevent (v.)
To stop something from happening.
How can you prevent forest fires?
4. uprooted (v.)
When trees are pulled from the ground.
What causes trees to be uprooted?
5. violent (adj.)
To show a lot of power or strength.
Can you list different kinds of violent storms? x5