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Prepare to Read

GENRE STUDY Informational texts tell about a topic, event,
or place.

• Informational texts may organize ideas under subheadings.

They contain main ideas and supporting details, including
facts, examples, and sometimes quotations.
• Informational texts may contain science or social studies

words specific to the topic.
• Visuals, such as diagrams and maps, and text features, such as

sidebars, may tell more about the topic.

SET A PURPOSE Think about the title and genre of this text.
What do you know about earthquakes and tsunamis? What do you
want to learn? Write your ideas below.

CRITICAL
VOCABULARY

parallel

lateral

destruction

triggered

thrust
Build Background:
The Pacific Ring of Fire radiate

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