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Beavertail Lighthouse on the Rocky Coast
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Color Beavertail Lighthouse and its rocky Rhode Island shore. Then learn how its light helps boats find their way.
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A Light on the Rocky Coast
What shines above the waves and rocks? It is Beavertail Lighthouse!
The lighthouse stands at the tip of land in Jamestown, Rhode Island. The land reaches out toward the open sea.
The shore here is full of rocks. Waves roll in and crash against them. White sea foam spreads over the dark stone.
A lighthouse is a tall tower with a strong light. Its light helps people on boats know where they are.
The light at Beavertail can help boat crews see where the land is. That is useful at night and when the weather makes it hard to see.
The stone tower standing there today was built in 1856. It replaced an older lighthouse at the same spot.
Long ago, people called keepers cared for the light. They made sure it kept shining for boats at sea.
Today, the light works on its own. People can visit the park around the tower and look out at the water.
A few seabirds may fly over the waves. Gulls can rest on the rocks or glide above the shore.
The sea can look calm on one day and wild on the next. Wind can push waves against the rocks and send spray into the air.
The rocks can be wet and slick, so visitors need to take care near the water. They can watch the waves from a safe spot.
The lighthouse still stands above the rocky shore. Its light shines out toward the sea.
Glossary
- shore: The land along the edge of the sea.
- crews: Groups of people who work together on boats.
- glide: To move smoothly through the air.
- spray: Tiny drops of water sent into the air.
- slick: Slippery and easy to slide on.
Comprehension questions
Where does Beavertail Lighthouse stand?
What is the shore near the lighthouse like?
How does the lighthouse light help boat crews?
When is the light especially useful?
What stood at the same spot before the stone tower?
Who cared for the light long ago?
How does the light work today?
What does the word “glide” tell you about how gulls move?
Why should visitors take care near the water?
What might happen to the waves when the wind blows?
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vocabulary
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writing prompts
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Explore Beavertail Lighthouse
Download this free coloring page to explore a lighthouse on the rocky Rhode Island coast. The printable scene includes ocean waves and seabirds, with open spaces for young artists to color.
Use the coloring page with the reading passage, A Light on the Rocky Coast, to learn about lighthouses and the people who once cared for them. Comprehension questions and a glossary help children practice understanding new ideas and words.
This activity is a simple choice for classroom or at-home use. Add it to a lesson about coastal places, or enjoy it alongside other free printable coloring pages.