Unit 4 Lesson 4: How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning

real

ancient

expensive

heavy

paddles to help you swim faster.

predictions about what the weather will be.

types of sails.

things that are made for the first time.

a thrill.

a load of electricity.

a command.

a cost.

jolted them.

surprised them.

carried them.

avoided them.

made fun of.

told stories about.

predicted.

prepared for.

a writer.

a shopkeeper.

a world traveler.

a carpenter.

a glass harmonica.

swim paddles.

a library chair.

daylight savings time.

to do business for America

to figure out a shorter way across the ocean

to find a new market for his inventions

to take a break from his work

Franklin was a very clever man.

Franklin enjoyed flying kites.

Franklin wrote an almanac.

Franklin was liked by most people who knew him.

would be useful to people.

was pure electricity.

was very dangerous to work with.

could be created with a kite and silk ribbon.