December 2012 Winter Storm brings tornadoes and blizzards to US A powerful winter storm has brought tornadoes and blizzards to large parts of America, especially the south and Midwest At least seven people have been killed by the storm, which is heading north-east towards the states of New York and Maine Almost half a metre of snow is expected there in the next 24 hours People are being told to stay at home and avoid the freezing temperatures More than 200,000 people are without power and hundreds of flights have been cancelled Little Rock in Arkansas state saw its first snow on Christmas Day in 83 years A state of emergency has been declared in Mississippi and Alabama People clear their cars and streets of snow http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20851628 ”Half a metre” is the same as Tick () the right box: - 50 inches - 50 centimeters Tell about an episode with snow that you have had A blizzard is a - a long, severe snowstorm Little Rock celebrates - its 83rd birthday - first Christmas Day with snow in 83 years What fun can you have with snow? How many people have lost their lives in the snow storm? _ _ _ _ Colour the words you can use with SNOW! - a storm - 83 years with snow - less than seven - more than seven How much snow is expected? - less than 50 centimeters - more than 50 centimeters People have been told to - stay indoor - to clear cars and the streets of snow People don’t have electricity in their homes - True - False Pick one of the new words and write an explanation My word is: _ _ _