Earthquake Terror Handout - Curriculum Companion

For Use with Houghton Mifflin
5 th Grade, Theme 1, Selection 1
Earthquake Terror
Cross-Curricular Connection
“Earthquake Terror”
• Since the 1940’s, scientists and engineers have
been studying earthquakes to improve the way
buildings are constructed.
• Today, sophisticated instruments in houses,
highways, schools, hospitals, and bridges
measure how well these structures tolerate
each tremor.
• Their objective is to reduce the loss of life and
property damage.
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Story Structure
“Earthquake Terror”
• The five elements of
a story are the setting,
characters, problem,
main events, and outcome.
• Together these parts make
up the structure of a story.
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Story Structure
“Earthquake Terror”
• Look at the words woods
and island and other details
from page 29 that provide
clues about the setting of
“Earthquake Terror.”
• Use the story map on the
next slide to give story
details.
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