The United States has its share of severe weather. Each year, we have an estimated 20 million lighting flashes. We also have around 800 tornadoes every year. That's more than any other country! Some places even have mudslides.
Have you ever experienced a severe weather event? Write a personal narrative about an experience you have had with severe weather. Begin by researching different kinds of weather events. This will give you ideas and details for your narrative. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What kinds of severe weather does the United States experience?
What are the dangers of severe weather?
What happens to the land and buildings?
What do people see and hear during severe weather? What do they fear?
What are some ways to stay safe during severe weather events?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learned in the note-taking boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research severe weather at the library. When you have finished, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your personal narrative.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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