Beacon Lakes
Mrs. Fleming
Writing 7
8 October 2017
Tornadoes versus Hurricanes
Although hurricanes and tornadoes are both cyclonic, rotating counter clock wise in the Northern Hemisphere and involving extremely strong winds, they are actually quite different in nature. For example, according to Source 2, approximately 1300 tornadoes hit the US every year; whereas 5 hurricanes every 3 years affect the US. Furthermore, damage from hurricanes is $15 million, but from tornadoes the damage is about 500 million. Another difference is most tornadoes occur in Tornado Alley, but hurricanes occur in the South Atlantic and Gulf states. In fact, hurricanes need warm tropical waters in order to form (Perry). Perry also states, “Fortunately, most residents of the US have a lot of warning before hurricane” (48). On the other hand, “There is no way to predict exactly where or if a tornado will make landfall or how powerful it will be” (Hammond 47). Regardless of these differences, both types of natural disasters cause much damage to property and result in fatalities. Clearly, trying to deal with Mother Nature seems to be impossible, but hopefully scientists can learn some of her “tricks” and find ways to outsmart her.
Topic sentence = yellow ; CD / evidence = green ; CM = light blue ; Closing sentence = pink
Beacon Lakes
Mrs. Fleming
Writing 7
8 October 2017
Tornadoes versus Hurricanes
Although hurricanes and tornadoes are both cyclonic, rotating counter clock wise in the Northern Hemisphere and involving extremely strong winds, they are actually quite different in nature. For example, according to Source 2, approximately 1300 tornadoes hit the US every year; whereas 5 hurricanes every 3 years affect the US. Furthermore, damage from hurricanes is $15 million, but from tornadoes the damage is about 500 million. Another difference is most tornadoes occur in Tornado Alley, but hurricanes occur in the South Atlantic and Gulf states. In fact, hurricanes need warm tropical waters in order to form (Perry). Perry also states, “Fortunately, most residents of the US have a lot of warning before hurricane” (48). On the other hand, “There is no way to predict exactly where or if a tornado will make landfall or how powerful it will be” (Hammond 47). Regardless of these differences, both types of natural disasters cause much damage to property and result in fatalities. Clearly, trying to deal with Mother Nature seems to be impossible, but hopefully scientists can learn some of her “tricks” and find ways to outsmart her.
One complex with interrupter, one semicolon, several compound, a few simple
6 transitions
pink=CX; green=transitions; yellow=textual evidence; blue=opener/closer/interrupter
Beacon Lakes
Mrs. Fleming
Writing 7
8 October 2017
Tornadoes versus Hurricanes
Since the beginning of time, mankind has bravely faced natural disasters but has yet to conquer Mother Nature. Although many places in the United States as well as around the world have experienced tornadoes and hurricanes, for example, there is still so much to learn. What scientists do know is that while tornadoes and hurricanes do have certain similarities, they are also quite different.
Aside from the fact that both tornadoes and hurricanes cause much damage and destroy lives, both types of storms are cyclonic. According to Sources 3 and 4, they rotate counter clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Furthermore, winds from tornadoes and hurricanes are extremely strong. Tornadoes can have winds from 100 to 300 miles per hour (Hammond); hurricanes start at 74 miles per hour but can have winds over 150 miles an hour (Perry). Clearly, both storms are powerful as well as dangerous.
Tornadoes and hurricanes have several differences. One important difference is that hurricanes require warm tropical oceans to form (Perry). Another difference according to Source 2 indicates that hurricanes occur mainly in the South Atlantic and Gulf states whereas tornadoes are common in what is known as Tornado Alley, located in the mid-west of the US. Moreover, Perry also states, “Fortunately, most residents of the US have a lot of warning before hurricane” (48). On the other hand, “There is no way to predict exactly where or if a tornado will make landfall or how powerful it will be” (Hammond 47). Without a doubt, the differences between the two types of storms are remarkable.
Regardless of these differences, both types of natural disasters cause much damage to property and result in fatalities. Even now, during hurricane season, many people have lost their homes and have had to evacuate or are living in very difficult conditions. As a result of several major storms in the month of September, the US economy has taken a huge hit. Clearly, trying to deal with Mother Nature might be impossible, but hopefully scientists can learn some of her “tricks” and find ways to outsmart her in the future.
Topic sentence = yellow ; CD / evidence = green ; CM = light blue ; Closing sentence = pink
Beacon Lakes
Mrs. Fleming
Writing 7
8 October 2017
Tornadoes versus Hurricanes
Since the beginning of time, mankind has bravely faced natural disasters but has yet to conquer Mother Nature. Although many places in the United States as well as around the world have experienced tornadoes and hurricanes, for example, there is still so much that scientists have yet to learn. What they do know is that while tornadoes and hurricanes do have certain similarities, they are also quite different.
Aside from the fact that both tornadoes and hurricanes cause much damage and destroy lives, both types of storms are cyclonic. According to Sources 3 and 4, they rotate counter clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Furthermore, winds from tornadoes and hurricanes are extremely strong. Tornadoes can have winds from 100 to 300 miles per hour (Hammond); hurricanes start at 74 miles per hour but can have winds over 150 miles an hour (Perry). Clearly, both storms are powerful as well as dangerous.
Tornadoes and hurricanes have several differences. One important difference is that hurricanes require warm tropical oceans to form (Perry). Another difference according to Source 2 indicates that hurricanes occur mainly in the South Atlantic and Gulf states whereas tornadoes are common in what is known as Tornado Alley, located in the mid-west of the US. Moreover, Perry also states, “Fortunately, most residents of the US have a lot of warning before hurricane” (48). On the other hand, “There is no way to predict exactly where or if a tornado will make landfall or how powerful it will be” (Hammond 47).
Regardless of these differences, both types of natural disasters cause much damage to property and result in fatalities. Even now, during hurricane season, many people have lost their homes and have had to evacuate or are living in very difficult conditions. As a result of several major storms in the month of September, the US economy has taken a huge hit. Clearly, trying to deal with Mother Nature might be impossible, but hopefully scientists can learn some of her “tricks” and find ways to outsmart her in the future.
4 CX, 1-closer, 1 CD#2, several CD, a few simple
12 transitions
pink=CX; green=transitions; yellow=textual evidence; blue=opener/closer/interrupter
Sally Student
Miss Johanson
ELA Writing p. 1
9 October 2017
Hurricanes versus Tornadoes
Hurricanes and tornadoes, devastating natural disasters, are more different than alike. For example, hurricanes are identified by their heavy rains and winds (Perry). Tornadoes, however, are “frequently visible as giant cones” (Hammond 46). Each storm has strong winds, but the appearance of the wind and the presence of rain make the storms different. Additionally, while hurricanes affect the South Atlantic and Gulf States, tornadoes affect Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (45). The area of the United States most affected by tornadoes is known as “Tornado Alley” (47). Although these storms are both seen in the United States, they hit different areas. There are a few similarities between hurricanes and tornadoes, but they are ultimately more different than they are alike.
Topic sentence = yellow ; CD / evidence = green ; CM = light blue ; Closing sentence = pink
Sally Student
Miss Johanson
ELA Writing p. 1
9 October 2017
Hurricanes versus Tornadoes
Hurricanes and tornadoes, devastating natural disasters, are more different than alike. For example, hurricanes are identified by their heavy rains and winds (Perry). Tornadoes, however, are “frequently visible as giant cones” (Hammond 46). Each storm has strong winds, but the appearance of the wind and the presence of rain make the storms different. Additionally, while hurricanes affect the South Atlantic and Gulf States, tornadoes affect Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (45). The area of the United States most affected by tornadoes is known as “Tornado Alley” (47). Although these storms are both seen in the United States, they hit different areas. There are a few similarities between hurricanes and tornadoes, but they are ultimately more different than they are alike.