Ben's Kite

Close Read Passage, 432 words, Historical (fiction), Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 770L

On a stormy night, Benjamin Franklin and his son, William, fly a kite in the hopes of attracting lightning. What will the experiment help them discover? The results may be shocking! The passage also includes information about conductors and insulators.

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