Let’s sharpen those reading skills! Today, you’ll read a short passage and use your brain power to figure out the main idea, the author’s purpose, and use context clues to define a tricky word.
Passage:
Many people believe lightning only strikes during a storm, but that’s not always true. “Bolts from the blue” can happen even when the sky looks clear. These powerful lightning bolts travel miles away from a storm cloud and can strike unexpectedly. This is why experts recommend staying indoors even after the rain has stopped. While lightning may seem fascinating to watch, it’s important to remember that it can be dangerous.
Now answer in the comments:
- What is the main idea of this passage?
- What is the author’s purpose? (To entertain, to inform, or to persuade? Explain why.)
- What do you think “Bolts from the blue” means? Use context clues from the passage to help you.
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5 Responses
¡Agudicemos tus habilidades de lectura! Hoy leerás un pasaje corto y usarás tu capacidad intelectual para descifrar la idea principal, el propósito del autor y usarás pistas del contexto para definir una palabra difícil.
I think the main passage is about lightning striking at different times no matter the weather.
Many people believe lightning only strikes during a storm, but that’s not always true. “Bolts from the blue” can happen even when the sky looks clear. These powerful lightning bolts travel miles away from a storm cloud and can strike unexpectedly. This is why experts recommend staying indoors even after the rain has stopped. While lightning may seem fascinating to watch, it’s important to remember that it can be dangerous.
The main idea is when lightning can strike at any time of the day, and even when the sky is clear. The Author’s purpose is to tell us about lightning and how it can be dangerous. The meaning of ” Bolts from the blue” Is how lightning comes out of nowhere. The passage says that bolts can travel far from a storm and strike unexpectedly.
Main Idea: Lightning can strike even when the sky looks clear, so it’s important to stay safe even after a storm.
Author’s Purpose: The author wants to inform us about lightning and how it can be dangerous, even when we don’t see a storm. They’re giving facts and safety tips, not trying to entertain or convince us of something.
Meaning of “Bolts from the blue”: It means lightning that comes out of nowhere, even when the sky looks clear. The passage says these bolts can travel far from a storm and strike unexpectedly.