Phenomena: Natural Disasters in Oregon
The students will watch videos connecting to past natural disaster events in Oregon to see the different phenomena that occurred during these disasters.
YouTube Videos:
- Strong winds topple trees, power lines in Oregon
- Lightening Strikes Tree – It Instantly Catches Fire!
- ‘Like a War Zone’: Heavy Ice Storm Ravages Oregon Neighborhood
- Raw video: See fire break out when tree, power lines collide in Portsmouth
Learning Goals:
- Student’s previously written persuasive reasons will be reviewed to determine if they make sense.
- Students will complete a conclusion for their persuasive writing, completing a full draft.
Materials List
Handouts
- Student Graphic Organizer or Writing Journal
- Persuasive Writting Rubric
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