Tornadoes Reading Activity

Tornadoes Reading Activity is an informational text resource that builds reading comprehension skills. Students begin by brainstorming what they already know about tornadoes and generating questions to guide further learning. Next, they read a one-page excerpt that covers tornado basics like how tornadoes form, their wind speeds, and tornado safety. After reading, students answer comprehension questions to check their understanding. Finally, they draw the important items to include in a tornado emergency kit and justify their choices. This versatile resource can be used for whole group instruction, small group work, or independent practice in grades 3-6. The worksheet format with room for written responses also allows it to serve as an assessment of students' comprehension, writing skills, and science knowledge concerning tornadoes.