
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis
Informational (nonfiction),
1,449 words,
Level T (Grade 3)
Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and W
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis teaches readers about some of the most intense and unpredictable forces of nature. It describes the causes of each one and explains the ways in which these three furious forces are connected. Diagrams, photographs, and a map support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels Q and W.
Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and W
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Multilevels
- Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis (Level Q)
- Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis (Level W)
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
continents, earthquake, erupts, faults, landslides, magma, mudslide, plates, Richter scale, tsunami, violent, volcanoes
continents, earthquake, erupts, faults, landslides, magma, mudslide, plates, Richter scale, tsunami, violent, volcanoes
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand the text
Comprehension
Correctly distinguish fact or opinion
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work
Identify compound words
Ask and answer questions to understand the text
Comprehension
Correctly distinguish fact or opinion
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work
Identify compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class









