Aspiring News Reporters

As we continue to learn about current events by watching CNN and reading Time for Kids, my students are also reporting the news!  Read on to see some interesting facts about the recent tsunami!

Killer Wave  by Ignacio

When I heard about the tsunami I felt sad because over 150,000 people died. Schools were destroyed and buildings were destroyed and houses too. People were holding on to something so the river would pull them. It took place in Indian Ocean. It was caused by in earthquake under the sea. The tsunami destroyed India. A man said that he was watching his elephant than all the elephant ran away. That’s when the tsunami happened. People are helping giving food and water. People were thirsty. If they drink the water they would get sick. Japan Australia and the USA are helping. I heard in the news that a class in New Yorkare helping, they know how it feels. I wish I could go to Indiaand help.

The Elephants Help Tsunami Victims  by: Estefania

Tsunamis are caused by a long ocean wave or earthquake.  Over 150, 000 people were killed.  It hit in the Indian Ocean.  Cars were washed away.  Buildings were damaged. Houses fell down.  So they needed someone to clean it up.  The elephants are helping by cleaning it up.  The elephants knew that someone was going to happen.  They are from South Asia. It was awful!

Killer Wave:  A Tsunami Story  by:  Tramanda

What happens when a tsunami hits? Help is on the way! And what animal is the most helpful? Elephants! A tsunami is a giant wave caused by an earthquake or a volcano. In this case, an earthquake. It killed more than 150,000 people. “We can send some food and money from the donation box to the tsunami victims,” says Principal Joyce Hooper. “When I saw it on T.V., I felt so sad for the people whose loved ones died,” she says. George W. Bush promised millions, so they should be alright. I sure do feel sorry for those people. PLEASE HELP.

Killer Wave  by Kristeen

Would you like to be the first to know about the monster wave ….well you are. A tsunami is a huge wave. It can be caused by an earthquake or volcano (ours was caused by an earthquake). It can also go as high as 30 meters .The last tsunami that hit was almost 40 years ago in Hawaii. The tsunami killed about 155,000 people in India, Sri Linka and more. Most people are left homeless. Former eighth grader Kathleen G. Shirley quotes “I think all people should donate money, food water, and clothes”. I think she is absolutely right. All people should help out .So if you want to help donate at www.CNNstudentnews.com. Before we go it looks like elephants are helping to clear out the mess that the tsunami made, too.

What are some other events going on in our world today?

Comments

[Matthew]

I also agree people should help donate. I liked how you included facts on the tsunami. This is a good weblog

[Susan]

I was interested to read your report about the elephants helping out with the tsunami relief. I am living in Malaysia and for a number of years I have been sad when I think about the elephants here in Southeast Asia.

Elephants live a long time and many elephants and their mahuts used to work in the lumber industry in Thailand. Then Thailand decided to protect its forests, which is a good thing. But that put the elephants and their handlers out of work. Now days lots of elephants and their handlers wander all over trying to find work. I have often seen them even in Bangkok which is a very large, very crowded city. One of the only good things to come out of the tsunami has been the jobs for the elephants.

[thund7]

The tsunami was a natural disaster! I saw a historical remake of the damage, and the movie had real footage afterwards. It must have been terrible running from the huge waves. The elephant story was very interesting.

[Spy722]

Whoa! That post is interesting. do you know that Hurricane Ike just occured not long ago. It flooded many streets. Since i do cross country, Ike soaked up the track so instead off two miles, we did 1/2 miles. how did ike effect your town?

[ar1234]

I did not hear about the tsunami, but I was sad when I read about it. It was cool how the elephants were helping out. Great post.It had a lot of information!

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[zaheer]

The tsunami was a natural disaster! I saw a historical remake of the damage,