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Lesson Info
In this lesson:
- Look First Use the image to start talking about the topic.
- Words You Need Useful words and meanings before reading.
- Read and Listen Read the text and follow the audio.
- Understand It Check understanding with questions about the text.
- Chunks Meaning Match key phrases to their meanings.
- Chunks Repeat Repeat useful language patterns from the lesson.
- Use It Use the new language to speak or write.
- Answers Answer key for the printed tasks.
What Is a Lighthouse?
Start Here
Look First
- What can you see?
- Where is the light coming from?
- Why is the lighthouse near the sea?
Before You Read
Words You Need
Learn
Read and Listen
Play the audio while you read, or listen after you read.
A lighthouse is a tall building near the sea. It has a strong light at the top. Ships can see the coast because of the light. They can see it at night. They can see it in bad weather.
People build lighthouses on the coast, on islands, or on rocks near the water. The light is high, so ships can see it from far away. Ships can follow the light and know where the land is. This helps them stay safe.
In the past, some people lived in lighthouses. They were called lighthouse keepers. Lighthouse keepers took care of the light. They made sure it worked every night.
Today, many lighthouses do not need a person inside. Machines can turn the light on and off. Some old lighthouses still work, and some are places people visit. Many visitors like old lighthouses because they are beautiful.
Quick Check
Understand It
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A lighthouse is usually near the sea.
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A lighthouse has a strong light at the top.
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Some people lived in lighthouses in the past.
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Why do ships use the light?
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Who lived in some lighthouses in the past?
Build
Chunks
Meaning
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near the sea
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at the top
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from far away
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stay safe
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in the past
Repeat
Listen and Repeat. Hide the text and try again.
Now Try
Use It
Talk or write about lighthouses.
Answers
Understand It:
- True
- True
- True
- to stay safe
- lighthouse keepers
Chunks: Meaning:
- near the sea: close to the sea
- at the top: up high
- from far away: from a long distance
- stay safe: stay out of danger
- in the past: before now
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