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Teacher guide & answers

In this lesson: Compare the two storm tracks and identify Nolo’s effects.

A storm can cause harm without landfall

How to use these two pages

Give learners the student worksheet. It contains the story and questions, without the answers. Keep this guide for yourself. Use it to lead the activity and explain the answers afterwards.

Student worksheet

A simple 15–20-minute lesson

Before reading · 2 minutes
Show the title. Ask: “What do you think this story is about?”
Read and answer · 8–10 minutes
Give out the student worksheet. Learners read for the main idea, then reread to answer the 2 questions. They can compare answers with a partner.
Discuss and write · 5–8 minutes
Check the answers below together. Ask learners to point to the clue in the story, then finish with the open question.

Adjust the support: Let learners use word help or Level 1 if needed. For a challenge, compare the wording in another level. This activity is not a proficiency test.

Answers to the 2 questions

The question numbers match the student worksheet. Each answer includes a reason and the clue learners can find in the story.

Which storm crossed Baja California before reaching mainland Mexico?
Correct answer: B — Polo
Why: The first paragraph assigns that route to Polo.
Clue in the story: NASA’s September report described Hurricane Polo crossing Baja California and then reaching mainland Mexico. Hurricane Nolo passed near Hawaii without making landfall there.
What effects were reported from Nolo’s rain?
Correct answer: C — Flooded roads and landslides
Why: The second paragraph names flooding and landslides despite the offshore track.
Clue in the story: Nolo still brought heavy rain, with flooded roads and landslides reported. NASA’s Disasters Program supported the response with maps and data.

The open question: accept different answers

Ask learners: Use “although” to connect Nolo’s track and reported effects.

One possible answer: Although Nolo did not make landfall in Hawaii, its rain still brought reported flooding and landslides.

This is an example, not the only correct answer. Look for a relevant idea, a reason and the learner’s own words. Learners can answer aloud or write one or two sentences.

Grammar to discuss

Continuing effect with still

Nolo still brought heavy rain

“Still” emphasises that the rain occurred despite the lack of landfall.