Name Reading about ScienceWeather
Weather can be wonderful or very frightening. Rain feels nice on a hot day, but
too much rain can cause a flood. People can lose their cars and homes, and
sometimes their lives. A gentle breeze feels good on your skin, but a strong wind
can form a tornado, or twister. A tornado can rip the roof off a house. Snow can be
fun to play in, but you cannot travel through a snowstorm. If you see a news report
that the weather is going to be dangerous, do not be hasty to go outside and watch.
It is more fun to watch the weather on TV than to be caught in it!- What is the main idea of this story?
a. You should watch the weather report on the news.
b. Snow can be fun to play in.
c. Weather can be wonderful or frightening. - What happens when it rains too much?
- Why is twister a good name for a tornado?
- What can a tornado do to a house?
- What is hard to do in a snowstorm?
- What should you do if the news says the weather is going to be dangerous?
Read the story. Then, answer the questions.