Alexander Bell
In paragraph 5 what can you infer the word "determination" means?
You can infer that the word “determination” means not giving up and keeping trying, even when something is difficult.
What organizational pattern is being used in "Who is Thomas Edison?"
Chronological (also called sequence of events).
What idea is supported in both the passages?
Both Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell were determined inventors whose hard work and perseverance led to important inventions that changed the world.
The key idea best supported in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Alexander Graham Bell passage is
Bell worked hard and never gave up, and his experiments led to the invention of the telephone.
“The word perseverance has a Latin root that means ‘to continue or persist.’ Based on this, what does perseverance mean as it is used in the passages about Edison and Bell?”
A. Giving up easily
B. Trying again and again
C. Thinking carefully
D. Working quickly
B. Trying again and again
What is the most likely reason the author included the photo in the passage?
To show the audience what Alexander Graham Bell looked like.
What was the authors purpose of writing this biography?
The author’s purpose for writing these biographies is to inform the reader.
The passages give facts about Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell, explain their inventions, and show how their hard work and perseverance made a difference in the world.
How are the focus of each story similar to each other?
The focus is similar because both passages highlight how Edison and Bell used hard work, curiosity, and perseverance to invent things that changed the world.
Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
In the Thomas Edison passage, the word “In addition” is used at the beginning of a sentence: “In addition to the light bulb, Edison invented the phonograph.” What is the purpose of this transition word?
A. To show contrast
B. To add more information
C. To summarize the paragraph
D. To give an example
B. To add more information
What is the controlling idea of the passage "Who was Alexander Graham Bell?"
Bell was a determined inventor who created the telephone and improved communication.
What is the controlling idea of the passage "Who is Thomas Edison?"
Thomas Edison was a hardworking and curious inventor whose perseverance led him to create important inventions like the light bulb and phonograph.
How do their inventions differ from one another?
Their inventions differ because Edison created devices that provided new technology for everyday life, like the light bulb and phonograph, while Bell invented the telephone, which focused on improving communication between people.
Which inventor had a mother that supported his creative abilities?
Thomas Edison.
The word “inventor” comes from the Latin root “invenire,” which means “to find or discover.”
Question:
Based on this information, what does the word inventor mean as it is used in the passages about Edison and Bell?
A. A person who copies things
B. A person who discovers or creates something new
C. A person who teaches others
D. A person who repairs machines
B. A person who discovers or creates something new
What can you conclude about Alexander Graham Bell from paragraph 3?
Alexander Graham Bell was creative, curious, and cared about helping people through his inventions.
He didn’t just focus on one thing—he tried many different ideas to solve problems and improve people’s lives.
Which sentence best supports the idea that Thomas Edison never gave up, even through lots of failures?
He tested thousands of different materials to find a filament that would glow without burning up. He didn’t give up when experiments failed; he simply tried again.
How do the challenges each inventor faced compare, and how did they overcome them?
Both Edison and Bell faced many failed experiments but overcame them through determination and persistence.
What was the famous words of inventor Alexander Graham Bell?
Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you
In the Alexander Graham Bell passage, the sentence begins with “Finally, in 1876, he successfully sent the first clear message over the telephone.” What does the transition word “Finally” show?
A. The beginning of a story
B. A step in a sequence or order of events
C. A cause of something
D. A comparison between ideas
B. A step in a sequence or order of events.
Which sentence highlights the impact his invention had?
The telephone changed the world because it allowed people to communicate instantly, even across long distances. Before the telephone, people had to rely on letters, which could take days or weeks to arrive.
Which sentence best supports the idea that his inventions were extremely useful?
People no longer needed candles or gas lamps, and they could work, read, and play safely at night.
What is a DIFFERENCE in the way the authors of the selections create understanding for the reader?
A difference is that the Edison passage focuses on his experiments and inventions, while the Bell passage emphasizes his personal experiences and desire to help people.
which inventor has a bigger impact on life today?
Both inventors had a huge impact, but Thomas Edison’s inventions like the light bulb and electric power system affect almost every part of daily life today
What does every sentence need?
A subject – who or what the sentence is about.
A predicate – what the subject is doing (usually a verb).
A complete thought – the sentence must make sense on its own.
A capital letter.
A punctuation.