Japan is telling people to be careful because a big earthquake might happen soon. They said this on Thursday night. People should be ready, but they don't need to leave their homes right now. A smaller earthquake happened near a place called the Nankai Trough. This place has had big earthquakes before.
The last big earthquake there was in 1946. Experts think there is a high chance of another big one in the next 30 years. If it happens, it could be very dangerous. People might get hurt, and there could be big waves called tsunamis. The warning will last for one week, and people should be ready just in case.
Original news source: Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– CHARADES
Instructions: Students take turns acting out words or phrases related to earthquakes and tsunamis without speaking. The class guesses what they are acting out. Suggestions include "earthquake," "tsunami," "warning," and "prepare."
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group picks a word from the article (e.g., "earthquake," "Nankai Trough," "dangerous") and draws it on the board. The other groups guess the word based on the drawing.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students discuss and vote on the question: "What should people do to prepare for an earthquake?" They can raise their hands or use sticky notes to express their opinions. After voting, share the results with the class.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Pose the question, "Why do you think experts say there might be another big earthquake in Japan?" Students think about their answers, pair up to discuss with a partner, and then share their thoughts with the class.
– FUTURE PREDICTIONS
Instructions: Students predict what might happen if a big earthquake occurs in Japan. They can write or share their ideas in small groups, focusing on potential impacts like damage, safety measures, or community responses.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Japan is telling people to be careful about a big earthquake.
Japan said people should be ready on Thursday night.
A smaller earthquake happened near the Nankai Trough.
The last big earthquake there was in 1946.
Experts think there will be another big earthquake in the next 30 years.
If a big earthquake happens, people might get hurt, and there could be big waves called tsunamis.
The warning will last for one week.
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Japan is people to be careful because a big earthquake might happen soon. They said this on night. People should be ready, but they don't need to their homes right now. A smaller earthquake happened near a place called the Nankai . This place has had big earthquakes before. The big earthquake there was in 1946. Experts think there is a high chance of another big one in the next 30 . If it happens, it could be very dangerous. People might get hurt, and there could be big waves called . The warning will last for one , and people should be ready just in case.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is an earthquake?
2. How would you feel if there was an earthquake?
3. Do you like to watch the news? Why or why not?
4. Do you think it is important to be safe? Why?
5. What is a tsunami?
6. Have you ever felt an earthquake? What was it like?
7. How would you feel if you had to leave your home because of an earthquake?
8. Do you think it is good to be ready for big storms or earthquakes? Why?
9. What do you do to stay safe?
10. Do you like to learn about nature? Why or why not?
11. How would you help a friend if there was an earthquake?
12. What is your favorite place to be safe?
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