TORNADOES! Vocabulary of the Week This presentation demonstrates the new capabilities of PowerPoint and it is best viewed in Slide Show. These slides are designed to give you great ideas for the presentations you’ll create in PowerPoint 2010! For more sample templates, click the File tab, and then on the New tab, click Sample Templates. Vocabulary of the Week

1 Damage Define: injury or harm that happens to something Example: The storm caused some damage to the tree Ask: What kind of damage can happen to a house?

2 Dangerous Define: not safe; could harm you Example: It is dangerous to go outside during a thunderstorm. Ask: What is the opposite of dangerous?

3 Destroy Define: to break something so it cannot be used anymore. Example: The puppy can destroy your shoes by chewing on them. Ask: What is the opposite of destroy? 3

4 Event Define: something that happens. Example: The party was a fun event with food and games. Ask: Tell about an event you have been to.

5 Harsh Define: something that is difficult and does not feel good. Example: The desert is a harsh place to live. Ask: Name another harsh place to live.

6 Prevent Define: to stop something from happening. Example: You should wash your hands to prevent sickness. Ask: How can you prevent yourself from being late to school?

Warning 7 Define: something that lets people know that something dangerous may happen. Example: Dark clouds are a warning that a storm is coming. Ask: What are some other warnings that tell you a storm is coming?

8 Weather Define: what the air is like at a certain place and time. Example: The weather outside is warm and humid. Ask: What do you think the weather is like in another part of the world?