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Compare and Contrast

Read the two passages about hurricanes. Think about similarities and differences between the two passages.

How and Where Hurricanes Form

Hurricanes are very powerful storms

that are capable of causing severe damage.

Some hurricanes produce winds stronger than

155 mph that are able to devastate homes and

buildings. Knowing how and where hurricanes

form can help keep you safe if a hurricane

does strike.

Hurricanes form over warm water after

the ocean has been heated up during the hot

summer months. Because hurricanes need

warm water, they occur most often during late

summer and early fall. In the Atlantic Ocean,

hurricane season is from June to November.

Also, since hurricanes need warm ocean

water to form, the people that are affected by

hurricanes live in areas near the coast.

People who don't live near the coast have no

reason to worry about staying safe during a

hurricane.

If you live somewhere that hurricanes

might occur, it is important for you to know

what to do to protect yourself. Make sure

you board up your windows and stay indoors

during the storm.

Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction

Hurricanes can be very dangerous and deadly storms. When a hurricane moves ashore, it can cause damage in a number of ways. It is important to know how to keep yourself safe during a hurricane.

Hurricanes can cause destruction several ways. For example, wind damage during a hurricane can be harmful. Even though hurricanes occur near coast lines, strong winds can still strike farther inland. Also, since hurricanes come with an abundance of rain, they sometimes cause mud slides or flash floods.

Everybody should know how to stay safe in case of a hurricane, whether you live in a place that hurricanes are likely to occur or not. First, have a plan of evacuation (a plan to leave the area), and listen to local weather stations for any weather advisories. If you don't have time to evacuate, then find a place to stay that is safe. Make sure your shelter is on higher ground, the windows are boarded, and that you stay inside until the hurricane passes.

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Think about similarities and differences between "How and Where Hurricanes Form" and "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction." Use that information to follow the directions below.

1. Read through the passages again. Highlight all of the details that were mentioned in both "How and Where Hurricanes Form" and "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction." List the most important detail below.

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2. Circle 3 details in "How and Where Hurricanes Form" that are not in "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from

Destruction." Write the most important detail below.

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3. Circle 3 details in "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction that are not in "How and Where

Hurricanes Form." Write the most important detail below.

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4. Which passage gives more details about how to stay safe in a hurricane?

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5. Which author do you think gave the most useful information? Why?

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Think about similarities and differences between "How and Where Hurricanes Form" and "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction." Cut and paste the statements below, and then glue them in the appropriate spot on the Venn Diagram.

"How and Where Hurricanes Form"

Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction

The author discusses how

winds in a hurricane can cause damage.

The author believes that everybody should know how to stay safe during a

hurricane.

The author explains how to stay safe in a

hurricane.

The author gives details about

evacuating in case of a hurricane.

The author believes that only

people who live where hurricanes form should know how to stay safe during a hurricane.

The author gives details about how hurricanes form.

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.Think about similarities and differences between "How and Where Hurricanes Form" and "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from

Destruction." Use that information to follow the directions below.

1. Read through the passages again. Highlight all of the details that were mentioned in both "How and Where Hurricanes Form" and "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction." List the most important

detail below.

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2. Circle 3 details in "How and Where Hurricanes Form" that are not in "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from

Destruction." Write the most important detail below.

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3. Circle 3 details in "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction that are not in "How and Where

Hurricanes Form." Write the most important detail below.

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4. Which passage gives more details about how to stay safe in a hurricane?

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5. Which author do you think gave the most useful information? Why?

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Answer Key

.Think about similarities and differences between "How and Where Hurricanes Form" and "Hurricanes: Staying Safe from

Destruction." Cut and paste the statements below, and then glue them in the appropriate spot on the Venn Diagram.

"How and Where Hurricanes Form"

Hurricanes: Staying Safe from Destruction

The author believes that only

people who live where hurricanes form should know how to stay safe during a hurricane.

The author discusses how

winds in a hurricane can cause damage.

The author believes that

everybody should know how to stay safe in a

hurricane.

The author gives details about how hurricanes form.

The author explains how to stay safe in a

hurricane.

The author gives details about evacuating in case of a hurricane.

The author discusses how

winds in a hurricane can cause damage.

The author believes that everybody should know how to stay safe during a

hurricane.

The author explains how to stay safe in a

hurricane.

The author gives details about

evacuating in case of a hurricane.

The author believes that only

people who live where hurricanes form should know how to stay safe during a hurricane.

The author gives details about how hurricanes form.

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