Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia By Margaret Cousins

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Ben Franklin of Old PhiladelphiaBy Margaret
Cousins
A Fifth Grade Study of Ben Franklin
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Introduction

• Delve into the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of
  our more interesting founding fathers.
• Think about how the events of his life shaped Ben
  as a leader.
• Learn about Bens role in helping to create the
  United States of America.

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Resources and Materials

• Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia by Margaret
  Cousins
• KWL sheet or Inspiration computer program
• TimeLiner computer program or materials to create
  a time line
• Literature Circle log.

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Before Reading On your own-

• Complete the K or What I Know column of your KWL.
• Be prepared to share your information with your
  classmates.
• Complete the W or What I Want to Learn column.

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Name _____________
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During Reading With your group-

• Read each days assignment. Be prepared to
  discuss using the literature circle format.
• Add information to the What I Learned column. Use
  specific dates when possible.

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Name _________________ Literature Circle
Discussion Log Title ____________________________
___________________________ For Discussion Date
__________________________________________ Reading
Assignment - Page Numbers ______________________
_____ A part that I would like to share with my
group and the reason I want to share it (Write
the first and last word and the page
number.) One question that I have about the
reading or one topic from the reading Id like to
discuss Wonder Words Write three words from
your reading that you wonder about and want to
discuss with your group. Give your reason I
interesting, DK dont know (include page and
paragraph numbers).
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After Reading With a partner or on your own-

• Use the information from your KWL to create a
  timeline of Ben Franklins life using the
  TimeLiner program or paper and pencil.
• Use the following web sites to add information
  to your timeline
• PBSs Ben Franklin
• US Government's Ben Franklin
• The Electric Ben Franklin

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Beyond the Reading On your own-

• Look for connections between Franklins early
  life and his actions later in life. Choose two
  and write about how the events from Bens early
  life (before he became famous) influenced his
  actions later as an inventor, statesman, or
  citizen.

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Poor Richards Almanac

• Ben was well-known for his witty sayings in his
  publications. Choose one from the following web
  site.
• Quotes by Ben Franklin
• Type or print neatly the saying on the top of a
  page and at the bottom of the page type or print
  a short explanation of the saying.
• Draw using colored pencils an illustration for
  the saying.

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Ben Franklin Project Rubric Place a star in the
box that indicates your achievement level.
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Resource Page

• http//www.pbs.org/benfranklin/
• http//bensguide.gpo.gov/benfranklin/index.html
• http//www.ushistory.org/franklin/index.htm
• http//www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Benjamin_Fran
  klin/

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An investment in knowledge always pays the best
interest. Benjamin Franklin