Is That an Earthquake? Level 12-14

Is That an Earthquake? captures a young boy's growing concern as strange movements and noises make him wonder about the possibility of an earthquake. When an actual quake strikes, his family reacts quickly and safely. The story uniquely blends narrative and explanation through the lens of a relatable child's perspective, helping young readers understand natural events in a reassuring way. With rich descriptive verbs, sound words, and poetic devices like rhyme and personification, the text also builds phonemic awareness. Dialogue drives the story forward, and the family's responses model emergency preparedness in a calm and practical manner.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces natural science concepts through a narrative lens.
• Supports text-to-self connections and comprehension.
• Builds phonemic awareness using rhyme and sound words.
• Develops fluency through expressive dialogue and structure.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create an earthquake safety poster based on the story's events.
• Act out the story to explore character reactions and sequence.
• Identify sound words and personification in the text.
• Research local natural hazards and preparedness strategies.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 6-8.
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 297mm.
• Educational only; not a substitute for emergency training.