Formal Reflection
Throughout this month we have done a lot for this paper, I’m happy that I got to
have my paper looked at by two classmates before turning it in. I defiantly made a
lot of progress between the first draft and the final draft. I left out the transitions
completely and my peers reminded me on how to add them in there. There were so
many simple mistakes they pointed out that I was able to fix before turning in my
paper for a final grade. Learning to cite sources was difficult and the “plagiarizing”
thing scared me. I was afraid that anything I wrote was going to be wrong and
come up as someone else’s work. I’m glad I finally did learn how to credit the cites
I used throughout this paper. The MLA format wasn’t to tricky thankfully, the
book helped with that.
Self-Reflection Rubrics
Introduction Rubric
Student Name:
__Melanie Smith____
4
3
Hook
Hook captivates the
audience and makes
them want to know
more.
A hook was
Hook was attempted Hook is missing
attempted and
but the reader is not and/or reader is not
somewhat captivates engaged.
engaged.
the reader’s
attention.
Length
Paragraph meets the Paragraph is missing
length requirement. 1 sentence in order
to meet length
requirement.
Paragraph is missing
multiple sentences in
order to meet the
length requirement.
Thesis
Statement
Thesis statement is
easily identifiable
and contains all the
qualities of a good
thesis. The location
of the thesis is also
correct.
The thesis is
identifiable but the
statement does not
contain all the
elements of a strong
thesis statement.
The location of the
thesis is correct.
The thesis statement The thesis statement
is lacking in areas
is not included in the
and/or is in the
intro. paragraph.
wrong location.
Progress
Substantial effort and
progress has been
made through the
creation of the map,
first draft, and now
the second draft of
the intro.
Progress had been
made through the
creation of the map,
first draft, and now
the second draft of
the intro.
Little progress has
been made through
the creation of the
map, first draft, and
now the second draft
of the intro.
CATEGORY
2
1
Paragraph is not
developed and does
not meet the length
requirement.
No progress has
been made through
the creation of the
map, first draft, and
now the second draft
of the intro.
Body Paragraphs Rubric
3
2
1
0
Transitions are
easily identifiable at
the beginning of
each paragraph and
also are used
correctly within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are
identifiable and are
used within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are only
used at the
beginning of
paragraphs.
No transitions were
stated.
The topic sentence
clearly informs the
informs the reader of
reader of the subject the subject of the
of the body
body paragraphs.
paragraphs.
The topic sentence
does not directly link
to the main idea of
the body paragraph.
The topic sentence
does not inform the
reader of what they
should expect to see
in the body
paragraph.
Supporting
Sentences
The sentences
clearly support the
topic sentences and
there is enough
details included to
meet length
requirement.
The sentences
supports the topic
sentences and there
is enough details
included to meet
length requirement.
The sentences are
not easily readable
and do not support
the topic sentence;
in turn, does not
meet the length
requirement.
Missing supportive
sentences.
Wrap-up
The paragraph has
a sense of
conclusion about it
with the last
sentence tying the
reader back to the
topic sentence.
The paragraph is
complete but needs
to be tied back to the
topic sentence a little
more clearly.
The paragraph
The body paragraph
needs more wrap-up is stopped abruptly.
so that the reader is
reminded of the
topic sentence and
main idea stated
within the
paragraph.
CATEGORY
Transitions
Topic Sentence The topic sentence
Aligned with
Thesis
Statement
The paragraphs is
directly aligned with
the thesis statement
Conventions
The paragraphs are
free of most
grammar mistakes
such as cap., end
marks, and spelling.
The paragraphs is
not aligned with the
thesis statement.
The paragraphs are
have few grammar
mistakes such as
cap., end marks, and
spelling, but are still
comprehendible.
The paragraphs are
difficult to
understand due to
grammar mistakes
such as cap., end
marks, and spelling.
The paragraphs are
not comprehendible
due to grammar
mistakes.
Conclusion Paragraph
CATEGORY
3
2
1
0
Transition
The transition into
the paragraph are
easily identifiable at
the beginning of
paragraph and also
are used correctly
within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are
identifiable and are
used within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are only
used at the
beginning of the
paragraph.
No transitions were
stated.
Topic Sentence
The topic sentence
clearly informs the
reader of the subject
of the body
paragraphs.
The topic sentence
informs the reader of
the subject of the
body paragraphs.
The topic sentence
does not directly link
to the main idea of
the body paragraph.
The topic sentence
does not inform the
reader of what they
should expect to see
in the body
paragraph.
Supporting
Sentences
The sentences
clearly support the
topic sentences and
there is enough
details included to
meet length
requirement.
The sentences
support the topic
sentences and there
are enough details
included to meet
length requirement.
The sentences are
Missing supportive
not easily readable
sentences.
and do not support
the topic sentence; in
turn, does not meet
the length
requirement.
Impact
The paragraph has a
sense of conclusion
about it leaving the
readers strongly
impacted and/or
influenced.
Restates the Thesis
Statement
Yes
The paragraph has a
sense of conclusion
about it leaving the
readers slightly
impacted and/or
influenced
The paragraph
The body paragraph
needs more wrap-up is stopped abruptly.
so that the readers
are reminded of the
original purpose. The
paragraph is lacking
a sense of closure.
NO
Final Draft
Melanie Smith
Mrs. Love
English
11/10/12
Destructive Storms
We can prepare for almost anything in this world and predict the outcome, but with
natural disasters the outcome is unpredictable. This year 1,035 tornados and 11 hurricanes were
recorded, most occurring in the United States (Tornados of 2012). Although hurricanes and
tornados are destructive forces of nature, they both require intricate weather conditions that help
create and develop the storm. Natural disasters are things we cannot control that have horrible
outcomes. These terrible storms leave society devastated with damaged homes and take the lives
of many they come in contact with. Whether it’s a tornado spinning out of control or a hurricane
washing everything away, these storms have many of the same as well as many different
characteristics.
Basically, Tornados are fiercely spinning columns of air that are in contact with the
surface of the earth (Tornado). These storms come in many shapes and sizes, and have a wide
range of colors just like hurricanes; but tornados look like a twisty funnel spinning all around.
The wind speed of most tornados is less than 110 miles per hour and they can travel up to a
couple miles (Tornado). Tornados are very violent and tear up everything in the way. The most
extreme recorded tornado acquired wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour, stretched more
than two miles long, and stayed on the ground for dozens of miles (Tornado). Tornados are most
frequent in between the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains. Texas, Kansas, and
Oklahoma report the most tornados out of any states in the United States. In states like these,
they have strict laws for building of homes. Houses are required to have strengthened roofs and
secure building foundations (Tornado Alley).
On the other hand, Hurricanes are types of tropical storms that form in the southern
Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Eastern Pacific Ocean. While tornados
form on land, hurricanes form over a body of water and can create heavy rain and flooding. Just
like tornados, hurricanes create winds up to 155 miles per hour. When hurricanes approach the
mountains, they produce heavy rainfall and can trigger mudslides or landslides which are very
dangerous (Hurricanes). There are many different types of tornados, just like hurricanes, but they
all lead to the same destruction. Sometimes hurricanes can spiral into tornados, this happens
during an extremely intense hurricane (Damage & Effects). Hurricanes can occur for a few days,
or even weeks, when tornados happen over a few minutes.
Tornados are scaled based on the Fujita Scale, which determined how bad the tornado is
according to the path length, width, and wind speed. A F0 tornado has wind speeds up to 72
mph, and the path width is up to 50. The damage a F0 tornado leaves behind are pretty mild;
branches broken off trees, chimney damage and light damage. A more serious tornado may be
called A F5 tornado, which has wind speed of up to 512mph. This type of tornado leaves behind
major damage such as: houses lifted off foundations, cars flying through the air, concrete
structures badly broken and damaged (Fujita Scale). Unlike tornados hurricanes are strictly based
on a wind scale according to how bad the wind is. Sustained winds up to 95mph are categorized
as a one. A category one hurricane can damage gutters, roofs and shingles: Branches will also
fall and snap onto power lines, which can cause power outages that last up to several days. A
category five hurricane has wind speeds of 157mph and higher, this is the worst kind of
hurricane and is marked as major. Almost all homes are destroyed, these storms leave homes
with no roofs and total wall collapse, as well as power lines crushed by trees causing power
outages that can last for weeks or even months (Saffier-Simpson).
The government wants people to be prepared for any storm, the more prepared the better
chance of survival one will have. When preparing for a hurricane people must know their
surroundings; know if the house is flood-prone and know the elevation level. Know where the
higher ground is in the community, locate all dams and lakes in the area and know whether they
are a threat. All windows must be covered during hurricanes as well as tornados; the glass can
shatter and break making a mess inside homes. Make sure trees around the house are trimmed
down so the wind won’t knock them down (Hurricanes). The family should consider preparing a
safe room with any storm. Beginning with tornados, one should have a firm plan and an
emergency kit just like dealing with hurricane. For tornados, one will be safest in a cellar or
basement (Tornados). Preparing for a natural disaster is very important and could sometimes
mean life or death. Although both storms are different preparing for each is basically the same.
Although these two deadly storms surprisingly have very little in common, they both
have a damaging path that breaks almost everything along the way. The death rate has gone
down over the years, but hurricanes and tornados take the lives of many today. The protocol for
both requires being prepared. If one is not prepared for these types of storms then there is no way
to be protected. These natural disasters have horrible outcomes leaving behind no power, broken
homes, and hurt people. These destructive forces of nature both have different conditions that
help create and develop the storm. It’s like looking at two different pictures and trying to find the
differences, tornados and hurricanes are these terrible storms that create the same outcome but
there are some differences along the way.
Works Cited
"Tornadoes of 2012." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Apr. 2012. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornadoes_of_2012>.
"2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 July 2012. Web. 07 Nov.
2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Atlantic_hurricane_season>.
"Tornado." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 July 2012. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado>.
"Tornado Alley." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 July 2012. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado_Alley>.
"Hurricanes." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes>.
"Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale." Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov.
2012. <http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php>.
"Fujita Scale." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Dec. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujita_scale>.
"Tornadoes." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.ready.gov/tornadoes>.
2nd Draft
Melanie Smith
Mrs. Love
English
11/10/12
Destructive Storms
This year 1,035 tornados and 11 hurricanes were recorded, most occurring in the United
States (Tornados of 2012). Although hurricanes and tornados are destructive forces of nature,
they both require intricate weather conditions that help create and develop the storm. Natural
disasters are things we cannot control that have horrible outcomes. These terrible storms leave
society devastated without homes, or damaged homes, and they take the lives of many loved
ones. Whether it’s a tornado spinning out of control or a hurricane washing everything away,
these storms have many of the same as well as many different characteristics.
Basically, Tornados are fiercely spinning columns of air that are in contact with the
surface of the earth (Tornado). These storms come in many shapes and sizes, and have a wide
range of colors just like hurricanes; but tornados look like a twisty funnel spinning all around.
The wind speed of most tornados is less than 110 miles per hour and they can travel up to a
couple miles (Tornado). Tornados are very violent and tear up everything in the way. The most
extreme recorded tornado acquired wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour, stretched more
than two miles long, and stayed on the ground for dozens of miles (Tornado). Tornados are most
frequent in between the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains. Texas, Kansas, and
Oklahoma report the most tornados out of any states in the United States. In states like these,
they have strict laws for building of homes. Houses are required to have strengthened roofs and
secure building foundations (Tornado Alley).
Hurricanes are types of tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of
Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Eastern Pacific Ocean. While tornados form on land, hurricanes
form over a body of water. Hurricanes create heavy rain and flooding. Just like tornados,
hurricanes create winds up to 155 miles per hour. When hurricanes approach the mountains, they
produce heavy rainfall and can trigger mudslides or landslides which are very dangerous
(Hurricanes). There are many different types of tornados, just like hurricanes, but they all lead to
the same destruction. Sometimes hurricanes can spiral into tornados, this happens during an
extremely intense hurricane (Damage & Effects). Hurricanes can occur for a few days, or even
weeks, when tornados happen over a few minutes.
Tornados are scaled based on the Fujita Scale, which determined how bad the hurricane
is according to the path length, width, and wind speed. A F0 tornado has wind speeds up to 72
mph, and the path width is up to 50. The damage a F0 tornado leaves behind are pretty mild;
branches broken off trees, chimney damage and light damage. A more serious tornado may be
called A F5 tornado, which has wind speed of up to 512mph, and a path width of 1100 . This
type of tornado leaves behind major damage; houses lifted off foundations, cars flying through
the air, concrete structures badly broken and damaged (Fujita Scale). Unlike tornados hurricanes
are strictly based on a wind scale according to how bad the wind is. Sustained winds up to
95mph are categorized as a one. A category one hurricane can damage gutters, roofs and
shingles: Branches will also fall and snap onto power lines, which can cause power outages that
last up to several days. A category five hurricane has wind speeds of 157mph and higher this is
the worst kind of hurricane and is marked as major. Almost all homes are destroyed, leaving
them with no roofs and total wall collapse. Most of the area is destroyed for weeks or even
months, trees will crush power lines leaving many without power (Saffier-Simpson).
The government wants people to be prepared for any storm, the more prepared the better
chance of survival one will have. When one is preparing for a hurricane they need to know their
surroundings; know if the house is flood-prone and know the elevation level. Know where the
higher ground is in the community, locate all dams and lakes in the area and know weather they
are a threat. All windows must be covered during hurricanes as well as tornados; the glass can
shatter and break making a mess inside one’s home. Make sure trees around ones house are
trimmed down so the wind won’t knock them down (Hurricanes). The family should consider
preparing a safe room with any storm. Beginning with tornados, one should have a firm plan and
an emergency kit just like dealing with hurricane. For tornados, one will be safest in a cellar or
basement (Tornados). Preparing for a natural disaster is very important and come sometimes
mean life or death. Although both storms are different preparing for each is basically the same.
Although these two deadly storms surprisingly have very little in common, they both
have a damaging path that breaks almost everything along the way. The death rate has gone
down over the years, but hurricanes and tornados take the lives of many today. The protocol for
both requires being prepared. If one is not prepared for these types of storms then there is no way
to be protected. These natural disasters have horrible outcomes leaving behind no power, broken
homes, and hurt people. These destructive forces of nature both have different conditions that
help create and develop the storm. It’s like looking at two different pictures and trying to find the
differences, tornados and hurricanes are these terrible storms that create the same outcome but
there are some differences along the way.
Introduction Rubric
Student Name:
________________________________________
4
3
Hook
Hook captivates the
audience and makes
them want to know
more.
A hook was
Hook was attempted Hook is missing
attempted and
but the reader is not and/or reader is not
somewhat captivates engaged.
engaged.
the reader’s
attention.
Length
Paragraph meets the Paragraph is missing
length requirement. 1 sentence in order
to meet length
requirement.
Paragraph is missing
multiple sentences in
order to meet the
length requirement.
Thesis
Statement
Thesis statement is
easily identifiable
and contains all the
qualities of a good
thesis. The location
of the thesis is also
correct.
The thesis is
identifiable but the
statement does not
contain all the
elements of a strong
thesis statement.
The location of the
thesis is correct.
The thesis statement The thesis statement
is lacking in areas
is not included in the
and/or is in the
intro. paragraph.
wrong location.
Progress
Substantial effort and
progress has been
made through the
creation of the map,
first draft, and now
the second draft of
the intro.
Progress had been
made through the
creation of the map,
first draft, and now
the second draft of
the intro.
Little progress has
been made through
the creation of the
map, first draft, and
now the second draft
of the intro.
CATEGORY
2
1
Paragraph is not
developed and does
not meet the length
requirement.
No progress has
been made through
the creation of the
map, first draft, and
now the second draft
of the intro.
Body Paragraphs Rubric
3
2
1
0
Transitions are
easily identifiable at
the beginning of
each paragraph and
also are used
correctly within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are
identifiable and are
used within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are only
used at the
beginning of
paragraphs.
No transitions were
stated.
The topic sentence
clearly informs the
informs the reader of
reader of the subject the subject of the
of the body
body paragraphs.
paragraphs.
The topic sentence
does not directly link
to the main idea of
the body paragraph.
The topic sentence
does not inform the
reader of what they
should expect to see
in the body
paragraph.
Supporting
Sentences
The sentences
clearly support the
topic sentences and
there is enough
details included to
meet length
requirement.
The sentences
supports the topic
sentences and there
is enough details
included to meet
length requirement.
The sentences are
not easily readable
and do not support
the topic sentence;
in turn, does not
meet the length
requirement.
Missing supportive
sentences.
Wrap-up
The paragraph has
a sense of
conclusion about it
with the last
sentence tying the
reader back to the
topic sentence.
The paragraph is
complete but needs
to be tied back to the
topic sentence a little
more clearly.
The paragraph
The body paragraph
needs more wrap-up is stopped abruptly.
so that the reader is
reminded of the
topic sentence and
main idea stated
within the
paragraph.
Aligned with
Thesis
Statement
The paragraphs is
directly aligned with
the thesis statement
CATEGORY
Transitions
Topic Sentence The topic sentence
The paragraphs is
not aligned with the
thesis statement.
Conventions
The paragraphs are
free of most
grammar mistakes
such as cap., end
marks, and spelling.
The paragraphs are
have few grammar
mistakes such as
cap., end marks, and
spelling, but are still
comprehendible.
The paragraphs are
difficult to
understand due to
grammar mistakes
such as cap., end
marks, and spelling.
The paragraphs are
not comprehendible
due to grammar
mistakes.
Conclusion Paragraph
CATEGORY
3
2
1
0
Transition
The transition into
the paragraph is
easily identifiable at
the beginning of
paragraph and also
is used correctly
within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are
identifiable and are
used within the
paragraphs to take
the reader from one
idea to the next.
Transitions are only
used at the
beginning of the
paragraph.
No transitions were
stated.
Topic Sentence
The topic sentence
clearly informs the
reader of the subject
of the body
paragraphs.
The topic sentence
informs the reader of
the subject of the
body paragraphs.
The topic sentence
does not directly link
to the main idea of
the body paragraph.
The topic sentence
does not inform the
reader of what they
should expect to see
in the body
paragraph.
Supporting
Sentences
The sentences
clearly support the
topic sentences and
there are enough
details included to
meet length
requirement.
The sentences
support the topic
sentences and there
are enough details
included to meet
length requirement.
The sentences are
Missing supportive
not easily readable
sentences.
and do not support
the topic sentence; in
turn, does not meet
the length
requirement.
Impact
The paragraph has a
sense of conclusion
about it leaving the
readers strongly
impacted and/or
influenced.
The paragraph has a
sense of conclusion
about it leaving the
readers slightly
impacted and/or
influenced
The paragraph
The body paragraph
needs more wrap-up is stopped abruptly.
so that the readers
are reminded of the
original purpose. The
paragraph is lacking
a sense of closure.
Restates the Thesis Yes
Statement
NO
Works Cited
"Tornadoes of 2012." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Apr. 2012. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornadoes_of_2012>.
"2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 July 2012. Web. 07 Nov.
2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Atlantic_hurricane_season>.
"Tornado." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 July 2012. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado>.
"Tornado Alley." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 July 2012. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado_Alley>.
"Hurricanes." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes>.
"Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale." Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov.
2012. <http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php>.
"Fujita Scale." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Dec. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujita_scale>.
"Tornadoes." Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.ready.gov/tornadoes>.
First draft
Melanie Smith
Mrs. Love
English
11/10/12
Hurricanes and Tornados
This year 1,035 tornados and 11 hurricanes were recorded, most occurring in the United
States (Tornados of 2012). Although hurricanes and tornados are destructive forces of nature,
they both require intricate weather conditions that help create and develop the storm. Natural
disasters are something we cannot control that has horrible outcomes. These terrible storms leave
us devastated with no homes or damaged homes and they take the lives of many loved ones.
Weather it’s a tornado spinning out of control or a hurricane washing everything away, these
storms have many of the same as well as different characteristics.
Tornados are fiercely spinning columns of air that are in contact with the surface of the
earth (tornado). These storms come in any shape or size and have a wide range of colors just like
hurricanes; but tornados look like a twisty funnel spinning all around. The wind speed of most
tornados is less than 110 miles per hour and they can travel up to a couple miles (tornado).
Tornados are very violent and tear up everything in the way. The most extreme recorded tornado
acquired wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour, stretched more than two miles long and
stayed on the ground for dozens of miles (tornado). Tornados are most frequent in between the
Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains (Tornado Alley). Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma
report the most tornados out of any states in the United States (Tornado Alley). In states like
these they have strict laws for building of homes. Houses are required to have strengthened roofs
and secure building foundations (Tornado Alley).
Hurricanes are types of tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of
Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Eastern Pacific Ocean (Hurricanes). While tornados form on
land, hurricanes form over a body of water. Hurricanes create heavy rain and flooding. Just like
tornados, hurricanes create winds up to 155 miles per hour (Hurricanes). When hurricanes
approach the mountains the produce heavy rainfall and can trigger mudslides or landslides which
is very dangerous (Hurricanes). There are many different types of tornados just like hurricanes
but they all lead to the same destruction. Sometimes hurricanes can spiral into tornados, this
happens during an extremely intense hurricane (Damange&Effects). Hurricanes can occur for a
few days or even weeks, when tornados happen over a few minutes.
These two deadly storms surprisingly have very little in common. Both tornados and
hurricanes have an “eye” the calmest point of the storm, which is surrounded by the worst of the
storm. Both storms are tracked on a scale according to how bad they are. These storms have
such powerful winds that they knock everything over.
Tornados are scaled based on the Fujita Scale, which determined how bad the hurricane
is according to the path length, width, and wind speed (Fujita Scale). A F0 tornado has wind
speeds up to 72 mph, and the path width is up to 50 (Fujita Scale). The damage a F0 tornado
leaves behind are pretty mild; branches broken off trees, chimney damage and light damage
(Fujita Scale). A more serious tornado may be called A F5 tornado, which had wind speed up to
512mph and a path width of 1100 (Fujita Scale). This type of tornado leaves behind major
damage; houses lifted off foundations, cars fly through the air, concrete structures are badly
broken and damaged (Fujita Scale). Unlike tornados hurricanes are strictly based on a wind scale
according to how bad the wind is. Sustained winds up to 95mph are categorized as a one
(Saffir-Simpson). A category one hurricane can damage gutters, roofs and shingles: Branches
will also fall and snap onto power lines, that can cause power outages that last up to several days
(Saffier-Simpson). A category five hurricane has wind speeds 157mph and higher this is the
worst kind of hurricane and is marked as major (Saffer-Simpoon). Almost all homes will be
destroyed leaving them with no roofs and total wall collapse (Saffer-Simpson). Most of the area
will be destroyed for weeks or even months, trees will crush power lines leaving many without
power (Saffier-Simpson).
The government wants people to be prepared for any storm, the more prepared the better
chance of survival you have. When one is preparing for a hurricane they need to know their
surroundings; know if the house is flood-prone and know the elevation level (Hurricanes).
Know where the higher ground is in the community, locate all dams and lakes in the area and
know weather they are a threat (Hurricanes). All windows must be covered during hurricanes as
well as tornados; the glass can shatter and break making a mess inside ones home (Hurricanes).
Make sure trees around ones house are trimmed down so the wind won’t knock them down
(Hurricanes). The family should consider preparing a safe room with any storm. Beginning with
tornados you should have a firm plan and an emergency kit just like dealing with hurricanes
(Tornados). For tornados one will be safest in a cellar or basement (Tornados). Preparing for a
natural disaster is very important and come sometimes mean life or death. Although both storms
are different preparing for each is basically the same.
Hurricanes and tornados defiantly have one thing in common they both have a damaging
path that breaks almost everything along the way. Although the death rate has gone down,
hurricanes and tornados take the lives of many today. The protocol for both requires being
prepared, if ones not prepared for these types of storms than there is no way to be protected.
These natural disasters have horrible outcomes leaving behind no power, broken homes, and hurt
people. These destructive forces of nature both have different conditions that help create and
develop the storm.
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