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A Lighthouse by Lake Michigan
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Color a Wisconsin lighthouse standing at the end of a Lake Michigan pier. Explore lighthouses and lake safety with the accompanying reading passage.
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A Light by the Lake
A light shines out over Lake Michigan. It comes from a lighthouse in Wisconsin.
The lighthouse stands at the end of a pier. A pier is a path built out into the water.
From the shore, the pier leads toward the light. Water lies on both sides of it.
On a calm day, small waves lap against the pier. A gull may glide over the water or rest near the shore.
Lake Michigan is huge. From the shore, it can look as wide as the sea. But its water is fresh, not salty.
Boats travel on the lake. Some carry people, and some carry goods from place to place.
A lighthouse can help people on boats see where they are. Its light can mark a harbor, where boats can find shelter.
The light can be useful at night, when the shore is hard to see. It can also help when the sky is dark.
Long ago, people called keepers looked after lighthouse lights. They made sure the lights stayed on and the glass was clean.
Today, many lighthouse lights work on their own. They do not need a keeper to tend them each night.
The lake is not always calm. Wind can stir up big waves that splash over a pier.
Ice can make a pier slick in winter, too. People must take care near the water and stay off a pier when it is unsafe.
When the lake is still, the lighthouse stands above the gentle waves. Its light is a sign of the shore for boats out on the water.
Glossary
- shore: The land along the edge of a lake or other body of water.
- glide: To move smoothly through the air.
- goods: Things that are carried or sold.
- slick: Slippery and easy to slide on.
- stir: To make something move around.
Comprehension questions
What is this passage mostly about?
Where does the lighthouse stand?
What kind of water is in Lake Michigan?
What do some boats carry across the lake?
How can a lighthouse help people on boats?
When can the lighthouse light be especially useful?
What did keepers do long ago?
How do many lighthouse lights work today?
What does slick mean when the passage describes a pier in winter?
What might happen if wind stirs up big waves near the pier?
Printables & worksheets
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vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Explore a lighthouse by the lake
Download this free coloring page to bring a Wisconsin lighthouse and Lake Michigan to life. The simple outlines and open spaces make it a welcoming choice for lower elementary learners.
Pair the printable coloring page with the informative reading passage, “A Light by the Lake.” Use the comprehension questions and glossary to review what students learn about lighthouses, freshwater, and staying safe near the water.
Free coloring pages like this one are useful for classroom lessons or at-home learning. Print a copy for a reading activity or a quiet creative break.