Young Thomas Edison

What important traits does an inventor have?

The most important ideas in a text are the main ideas. Authors use main ideas to organize the information in a text. Authors use details to support the main ideas. In a biography, the details will add more information about a person's life.

1. invention - an original device, system, or process
   
2. experiment - a test to find out or prove something
   
3. laboratory - a place where scientists work and do experiments
   
4. genius - extraordinary intellectual power, especially seen in creative ability
   
5. gadget - a small, useful machine or device
   
6. electric - powered by electricity, a form of energy caused by the motion of electrons and protons
   
7. signal - a sound, motion, or other sign that sends a message
   
8. occasional - happening from time to time
   

Students will be creating a biographical brochure about Thomas Edison using text, Young Thomas Edison and the virtual resources below.