Natural Disasters Series: Earthquakes

Discover the powerful forces of nature with our Natural Disaster Series: Earthquakes!

Natural Disaster Series: Earthquakes is a 5-stage reading comprehension activity that will challenge and engage students while teaching them about the causes and impacts of earthquakes.

• In Stage 1, students prepare for the informational text by matching ten key vocabulary words with their definitions, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the text.
• In Stage 2, students dive into the informational text, reading it independently or with a partner, small group, or center.
• In Stage 3, students are tested on their comprehension with six multiple-choice questions, ensuring that they understand the material before moving on.
• In Stage 4, students explore a historical event related to an earthquake, again reading independently or in a group.
• Finally, in Stage 5, students are tested once more with six multiple-choice questions that assess their comprehension of the historical event text.

This resource contains:

• 1 informational text
• 10 essential vocabulary words with definitions
• 1 text about a major earthquake
• 12 multiple-choice comprehension questions (6 per reading) complete with answer sheets
• Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)

This resource is perfect for teachers looking for an engaging and effective teaching tool, or for individual learners looking to develop their comprehension skills.

To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the text, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.

All the very best!