Workshop 2: Tsunami: Disaster of the Century
This workshop analyzes tsunamis, and tells the story of the tsunami that occurred in 2004 affecting Japan and other countries around the Indian Ocean. This Workshop includes three readings and one Video Story:
1. "Waves of Destruction," explaining the details of the 2004 Tsunami disaster as it unfolded
2. "Terror and Tragedy," describes a girl's personal account on how the tsunami affect her family
3. "Relief and Recovery," explores the extent of the devestation and how the area recovered
4. Video Story: "The Wave Watchers," describes how the Moken reacted to the warning signs of the coming tsunami
Comprehension Skills Focus: Sequence of Events
Writing Genre: Narrative Paragraph
Cross-Curricular Content: Social Studies - Examining a Social Studies text
Grammar Focus: Correcting Sentence Fragments
Writing Mechanics: Using Capitals
Careers: Volunteeer Coordinator
Real World Skill: Presenting a Budget
1. "Waves of Destruction," explaining the details of the 2004 Tsunami disaster as it unfolded
2. "Terror and Tragedy," describes a girl's personal account on how the tsunami affect her family
3. "Relief and Recovery," explores the extent of the devestation and how the area recovered
4. Video Story: "The Wave Watchers," describes how the Moken reacted to the warning signs of the coming tsunami
Comprehension Skills Focus: Sequence of Events
Writing Genre: Narrative Paragraph
Cross-Curricular Content: Social Studies - Examining a Social Studies text
Grammar Focus: Correcting Sentence Fragments
Writing Mechanics: Using Capitals
Careers: Volunteeer Coordinator
Real World Skill: Presenting a Budget
Handouts
Vocabulary
Copy and paste this URL to practice Workshop 2 Vocabulary using virtual flash cards!
http://quizlet.com/9361868/7th-8th-grade-read-180-workshop-2-tsunami-disaster-of-the-century-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/9361868/7th-8th-grade-read-180-workshop-2-tsunami-disaster-of-the-century-flash-cards/
Fun Links!!!
The Moken: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/18/60minutes/main681558.shtml
Tsunami Wave Simulator: http://www.planetseed.com/files/flash/science/features/earth/livingplanet/tsunami_wave/en/index.htm?width=770%26height=370%26popup=true
Tsunami Wave Simulator: http://www.planetseed.com/files/flash/science/features/earth/livingplanet/tsunami_wave/en/index.htm?width=770%26height=370%26popup=true