Japan has warned people about a possible big earthquake soon. This is the first time they have given such a warning. They told people to be careful but said there's no need to leave their homes right now. This warning came after a 7.1 earthquake hit near the island of Kyushu.

The Nankai Trough is a place where big earthquakes happen every 90 to 200 years. The last big one was in 1946. Experts think there is a 70% to 80% chance of another big earthquake there in the next 30 years. If it happens, it could be very dangerous, with many people hurt and big waves called tsunamis.

The warning will last for one week. People are told to stay alert and think about leaving if they can't do it quickly later. Officials say people can keep doing their normal activities but should be ready. They should know where to go if they need to leave and have enough food and water at home.

Original news source: Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake (BBC)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will act out different scenarios related to earthquakes (e.g., shaking, running, hiding) without speaking while their classmates guess what they are acting out.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students will walk around the classroom asking their classmates a question related to earthquakes, such as "Are you prepared for an earthquake?" They will record the answers and then share the results with the class.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Students will think individually about what they would do if a big earthquake happened. Then, they will pair up to discuss their thoughts before sharing their ideas with the whole class.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Students will read the article and then create a catchy headline for it. They can work in small groups and present their headlines to the class, explaining why they chose them.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Students will draw words related to the article (e.g., earthquake, tsunami, warning) on the board while their classmates guess the word. This will help reinforce vocabulary and comprehension of the topic.

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1. What is an earthquake?
2. How would you feel if there was a big earthquake near your home?
3. Do you think it is important to be prepared for an earthquake? Why or why not?
4. What do you think people should do before an earthquake happens?
5. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? What was it like?
6. Do you like learning about natural disasters? Why or why not?
7. What is a tsunami?
8. How would you feel if you had to leave your home quickly because of an earthquake?
9. Do you think people should always listen to warnings about earthquakes? Why?
10. What do you think is the best way to stay safe during an earthquake?
11. How would you feel if you saw a big wave from a tsunami?
12. Do you think schools should teach students about earthquakes? Why or why not?

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