Transcript Earthquake Terror

Earthquake Terror
Vocabulary Toolkit
Day 1
5th Grade Theme 1
debris
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We tried to get out of the
building but the debris
prevented the door from
opening.
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Definition: the remains
of something broken or
destroyed
debris
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Example: Broken
windows, tumbled
bricks, and fallen items
are debris.
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Non-example:
Everything in its place
devastation
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Due to the devastation
caused by the
earthquake, the residents
of the town had to
relocate 50 miles away.
Definition: destruction
or ruin
devastation
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Example: a fallen
building; a devastated
building (destruction)
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Non-example: A small
crack in the sidewalk is
not devastation.
fault
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We live on the San
Andreas Fault, so it is
likely that an earthquake
will happen in Palmdale.
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Definition: a break in a
rock mass caused by a
shifting of the earth’s
crust
fault
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Example: San Andrea’s
fault; a crack
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Non- example: solid;
sound
impact
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As I tripped over my
brother’s toy, I knew I’d
hit the ground hard, so I
braced myself for the
impact.
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Definition: the striking
of one body against
another
impact
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Example: The moment
when the boxer’s glove
strikes the other fighter’s
body; the moment the
car crashed into the wall
(collision).
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Non- example: The
moment when a mother
hugs her son.
jolt
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My friend ran his bike
into the back tire of my
bike, and all of a sudden
I felt a huge jolt.
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Definition: sudden jerk
or bump
jolt
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Example: The
movement you feel
during an earthquake.
What you body does
when the roller coaster
comes to a quick stop.
Non-example: The soft
touch your mother gives
you when she wipes your
tears.
shuddered
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I shuddered thinking
about how I was going to
get home knowing it was
getting dark and there’s a
bear out there
somewhere.
Definition: shook,
vibrated, or quivered
shuddered
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Example: A dog shaking
that is scared
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Non-example: being
happy
susceptible
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My friend is susceptible
to getting sick because
his immune system is
weak.
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Definition: easily
affected
susceptible
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Example: A worn out
shoe is susceptible to
getting a tear because the
fabric is weak.
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Non-example: A well
built desk is not
susceptible to falling
since it was built strong.
undulating
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The undulating ground
made it very difficult to
walk since it felt like
something was pulling
the ground out from
under my feet.
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Definition: Moving in
waves or with a smooth,
wavy motion
undulating
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Example: How it feels
when you try to walk
while the bus is moving
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Non-example: How the
ground feels under your
feet right now.
upheaval
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The upheaval seemed to
toss every item off the
bookshelf.
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Definition: a lifting or
upward movement of the
earth’s crust
upheaval
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Example: an Earthquake
or an ant’s nest
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Non-example: When the
ground remains steady
ominous
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The black clouds
creeping over the
mountains left us with an
ominous feeling.
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Definition: threatening
ominous
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Example: The music
that is played in a movie
that tells us something
scary is about happen;
black storm clouds are
ominous.
Non-example: Happy
music; white puffy
clouds; sunshine
stifling
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The pollution made the
air very stifling, so we
felt like we just needed
some fresh air.
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Definition: very hot or
stuffy; suffocating
stifling
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Example: a hot day with
no breeze
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Non-example: a warm
day with a cool breeze
frantic
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Everyone heard the
climbers frantic cries
echoing through the
canyon.
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Definition: very much
excited as from fear or
worry
frantic
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Example: Someone who
is hurt will cry frantically
in order to get help.
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Non-example: laughter
Partner- Talk!
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I like the
word
debris…
What word seems interesting to you? Tell your partner
the word and why. Be ready to tell your partner’s
response!
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