2. By Stepheyn Kramer Illustrated by Warren Faidley Day 1Day 1 Day 4Day 4 Day 2Day 2 Day 5Day 5 Day 3 Vocabulary Definitions Vocabulary Sentences Additional Resources

5. Study Skills Genre: Expository Nonfiction Comprehension Skill: Graphic Sources Comprehension Strategy: Predict Review: Cause and Effect Vocabulary: Word Endings

6. Genre: Expository Nonfiction Expository nonfiction Expository nonfiction gives information about real people and events. Be prepared for a few surprises as you read about a real person, Warren Faidley, who experiences a real storm, Hurricane Andrew.

7. Summary In spring, summer, and fall, weather patterns produce thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes in the United States. Most people take cover from storms, but photographer Warren Faidley travels around the country to take pictures of them. In August of 1992, Faidley went to Miami, Florida, to take pictures of Hurricane Andrew.

8. Cause and Effect Comprehension Review: Cause and Effect cause A cause is what makes something happen. effect An effect is what happens.

9. Day 1 - Question of the Week How do weather patterns affect our lives?

10. Vocabulary - Say It destruction expected forecasts inland shatter surge

11. More Words to Know potential withstand wreckage ditch shelter unpredictable

12. Comprehension Strategy Predict Good readers think about what will happen next. Patterns in the information in a graph or chart can help you predict.

14. Listen to the Story

15. Comprehension Skill Graphic Organizers graphic source A graphic source shows or explains information from the text. graphic sources Pictures, maps, charts, time lines, and diagrams are all examples of graphic sources. Graphic sources Graphic sources can help you draw conclusions about what you are reading.

17. 1. The thundastorm put out our campfire but we had a gas stove. 2. We return Home last night soaking wet.

18. Present tense I am jumping. now This means I am doing it now.

19. Present tense He is skipping. now He is doing it now.

20. Past tense I was jumping. Or I jumped. happened It’s already happened.

21. Past tense He was skipping. Or He skipped. It has already happened.

22. Future tense I am going to skip. Or I will skip. future I’m going to do it in the future.

23. Future tense I will jump. Or I am going to jump. future I am going to do it in the future.

25. Spelling Words Compound Words homemade watermelon understand highway thunderstorm highway upstairs shoelace shortcut doorbell

26. Spelling Words Compound Words jellyfish touchdown campfire skateboard anyway fireworks haircut loudspeaker laptop flashlight

27. CHALLENGE masterpiece stomachache cliffhanger sweatshirt afterthought

29. Day 2 - Question of the Day Why do you think storms are so fascinating to some people?

30. Vocabulary Strategy Word Endings Look at word endings to help you figure out the meaning of the word. The ending –s is added to a noun to make it plural. The ending –ed is added to a verb to make it past tense.

31. great damage; ruin

32. thought something would probably come or happen

33. statements of what is coming; predictions

34. in or toward theinterior

35. to break into pieces suddenly

36. a swelling motion; sweep or rush, especially of waves

37. something possible

38. to stand against; hold out against; resist; endure

39. what is left behind after destruction

40. a long narrow hole dug into the earth; usually carry off water

41. something that cover or protects from weather, danger, or attack

42. uncertain, unable to tell about beforehand

43. Weekly Fluency Check Readers need to pause after complete thoughts, such as at the end of phrases and sentences to make it easier for listeners to understand. Pause after prepositional phrases and between items in a series. Model read aloud on page 338m and 349. Point out punctuation clues including dashes and colons.

44. 3. Water covered the high way. After the hurricane. 4. How would we get threw !

45. Present tense She is reading a book. now She is doing it now.

46. Present tense We are laughing. now We are doing it now.

47. Past tense She was looking at a book. Or She looked at a book. passed She has done it. It has passed.

48. Past tense We were laughing. Or We laughed. passed We have finished. It has passed.

49. Future tense We are going to laugh at the joker. Or We will laugh at the joker. future We will do it in the future.

50. Future tense I am going to look at the book. Or I will look at the book. future I am going to do it in the future.

51. Group Work Readers & WB 134 Language Day 2 WB 53 SmartBoard- http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lm c/tense1b.htm - Good Review or assessment http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lm c/tense1b.htm Spelling Day 2 WB 54 Tri-fold Section 2

56. Day 3 – Question of the Day Why should people respect the power of storms?

57. Review Questions 1.What conclusion did Warren make when he found an open photo album on the ground? 2.What is the main idea of this story? 3.Why do you think the author probably wrote this story? 4.Why was Warren so tired when he returned to his hotel? 5.What is the first thing Warren does to photograph a hurricane?

58. Review Questions 6. Why does Warren have so many rolls of exposed film as he heads home? 7.How are these photos different from other hurricane photos he took? 8.What made the storm chasers think Hurricane Andrew had changed course? 9.What are some reasons you can tell this hurricane was very destructive? 10. What causes the most damage during a hurricane?

59. You can survive in a tornado if you take shelter.

61. The destruction from a hurricane comes from both wind and water.

63. They issue forecasts to tell when a storm is expected.

65. He was found safe in a ditch a half a mile away.

67. Loose materials carried by hurricane winds can shatter windows.

69. The powerful winds can carry seawater a long ways inland.

71. A hurricane can cause a storm surge as winds push ocean water inland.

73. Hurricane Andrew was expected to hit the coast in two days.

75. A tornado is too fast and the direction it travels is unpredictable.

77. Many homes could not withstand the winds of Hurricane Andrew.

79. Weather forecast showed Andrew had the potential to be a very dangerous storm.

83. 5. I watches lightning flash over the mountain’s. 6. If you see a tornado go too a safe place.

84. Group Work Partner Reader & WB 137-138 Language Day 3 WB 53 SmartBoard http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmc/ten se2b.htm - review or assessment http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmc/ten se2b.htm Spelling Day 3 WB 54 Section 3 of trifold

87. Practice Graphic Sources 1. What materials are needed to complete this activity? 2-liter bottles, water, food coloring, duct tape. 2. What is the first step in creating this tornado? Fill one bottle with water and some food coloring. 3. What is another step? Connect the two bottles with duct tape. 4. What is an example of how the diagram might help a person complete this activity? The diagram makes it easier to understand how to connect the bottles.

91. Day 4 – Question of the Day What kinds of storm safety information can you find on the Internet?

92. 7. Last night the hurricanes power surprise us. 8. The winds blew childrens off their feets.

93. What’s wrong with these sentences? Yesterday I am playing football. Tomorrow I went to the zoo. At the moment I have washed the dishes. I am playing I went I have washed Yesterday I played football. Tomorrow I am going to the zoo. At the moment I am washing the dishes.

94. Past, Present or Future? Yesterday I played football. Tomorrow I am going to the zoo. At the moment I am washing the dishes. PAST FUTURE PRESENT

95. PASTFUTUREPRESENT run Write sentences in the past, present and future tense.

96. PASTFUTUREPRESENT run Yesterday I went running. Yesterday I ran a mile.

97. PASTFUTUREPRESENT run At the moment I am running. I am running a mile.

98. PASTFUTUREPRESENT run Tomorrow I am going for a run. Tomorrow I am running a mile.

99. PASTFUTUREPRESENT play Write sentences in the past, present and future tense.

100. PASTFUTUREPRESENT play Yesterday I played football.

101. PASTFUTUREPRESENT play At the moment I’m playing football.

102. PASTFUTUREPRESENT play Tomorrow I’m going to play football.

103. PASTFUTUREPRESENT swim Write sentences in the past, present and future tense.

104. PASTFUTUREPRESENT swim Yesterday I went for a swim. I swam in the sea yesterday.

105. PASTFUTUREPRESENT swim I’m swimming in the sea.

106. PASTFUTUREPRESENT swim Tomorrow I’m going for a swim. I’m going swimming tomorrow.

107. PASTFUTUREPRESENT write Write sentences in the past, present and future tense.

108. PASTFUTUREPRESENT write I wrote a story yesterday. I did some writing yesterday. I’ve written a story.

109. PASTFUTUREPRESENT write I’m writing a story.

110. PASTFUTUREPRESENT write Tomorrow I’m going to write a story.

111. PASTFUTUREPRESENT draw Write sentences in the past, present and future tense.

112. PASTFUTUREPRESENT draw Yesterday I drew a picture.

113. PASTFUTUREPRESENT draw I’m drawing a picture.

114. PASTFUTUREPRESENT draw I’m going to draw a picture tomorrow. Tomorrow I’m drawing a picture.

115. PASTFUTUREPRESENT drink Write sentences in the past, present and future tense.

116. PASTFUTUREPRESENT drink I drank a cola yesterday. I have drunk two bottles of cola.

117. PASTFUTUREPRESENT drink I am drinking a cola.

118. PASTFUTUREPRESENT drink I am going to drink a cola later.

119. Group Work  Computer Reading test  Essay Questions  Language Day 4 WB 55  Tri-Fold Section 4

122. Essay Questions 1. After Hurricane Andrew hit, Warren saw an open photo album. What conclusion did Warren probably draw? 2. Why were Warren’s camera bags filled with rolls of exposed film when he headed home? 3. Why was Warren very tired when he returned to his motel after photographing Hurricane Andrew?

123. Day 5 - Question of the Week How do weather patterns affect our lives?

124. Research/Study Skills Online Telephone Directory An online telephone directory lists phone numbers and addresses for individual people and business. The white pages lists entries for individuals and business in alphabetical order. The yellow pages contain business categorized by type, such as hotels, sporting goods, and so on. To find an online directory, use the keywords white pages or yellow pages on a search engine.

125. Research/Study Skills Online Telephone Directory Once in the dictionary, type in the name of the person or business you want. You can type in the category of a business if you don’t know a specific name. Include a city or zip code and state to narrow the search.state to narrow the search. Online Directory

126. 9. They say the weather in Atlanta improved tomorrow. 10. The storm reaches Nova Scotia. By next Saturday.

127. Group Work  Section 5 of Tri-Fold  Language WB 56 Day 5  http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmc/tense3 b.htm - Review or assessment http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmc/tense3 b.htm  Reading WB 139-140  Writing Assignment

132. Writing Assignment Problem/Solution Think of a problem that you or someone you know has had. Why was it a problem? How was it solved? Clearly identify the problem and then describe the solution. Use specific nouns and strong verbs. Connect the ideas using time-order words.

133. Additional Resources  Reading Review Reading Review  Vocabulary Practice Vocabulary Practice  Storm Chasers Storm Chasers  Compound Words Compound Words  Present Tense Verbs Present Tense Verbs  Future Tense Verbs Future Tense Verbs  Predictions Predictions  Hurricanes Hurricanes Spelling Words in Context Story Board Parts of a Book Study Zone Prediction Cards

134. Hurricane Information Hurricane Andrew Damage Photos Hurricane Andrew