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\nA Lesson on Benjamin Franklin’s “Project for Moral Perfection”\n

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\nBenjamin Franklin identified 13 virtues that he felt would strengthen his character if he could focus on each one. A thorough lesson explores high schoolers' personal values in the context of their lives, and compels them to strive for...\n
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\nThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nNeed a model for character education? Benjamin Franklin presents himself as in a constant state of striving to become the man he hoped to be, making his autobiography is far more accessible to learners than those of people who consider...\n
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\n\"Celebrating\n\n
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\nCelebrating Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nYoung scholars explore various websites featuring the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin. They investigate Franklin's roles in colonial society as well as pictures of his various inventions. They view excerpts of historical...\n
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\nThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin: Study Guide - Mini Essays\n

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\nFor this online interactive literature worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Benjamin Franklin's The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Students may check some of their answers online.\n
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\nPersona in Autobiography\n

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\nA talkative old man? A naïve believer in Human Perfectibility? A Sage? Who is this guy, anyway? The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin launches a study of the way Franklin uses structure, style, and purpose, as well as different...\n
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\nRelating to Franklin's Age of Reason\n

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\nFourth graders read a selection describing 13 virtues from \"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.\" They keep track of their behavior and whether or not they can keep up with 5 chosen virtues. They write a 5 paragraph essay on their...\n
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\nThe Perfect Man: Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography\n

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\nEleventh graders study the characteristics of an autobiography. They read from the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and discuss and write an essay regarding some of his quotes.\n
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\nFranklin’s Philadelphia: Another Point of View\n

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\nThe impressive story of Benjamin Franklin, including his rise from a printer’s apprentice to a statesman, color upper-level scholars’ understanding of the possibilities of life in colonial Philadelphia. But not everyone had the...\n
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\nWill the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?\n

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\nHigh schoolers explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. High schoolers should examine the point of view each of the accounts is...\n
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\nMy Place In Time\n

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\nSixth graders interpret Franklin's style, his ease of writing and content, using this to inspire, motivate and guide them to do more writing. They list Franklin's civic accomplishments and political accomplishments. They name 4...\n
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\nLists to Live By: Developing a Self-Improvement Plan\n

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\nBen Franklin was a man with a plan. Learners investigate his plan for self-improvement using excerpts from Franklin's autobiography. Then, pupils develop their own plans and discuss how to sell them to others using the two-session lesson...\n
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\nSpirit of Nationalism\n

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\nWhat were the virtues and values that helped form America? Pupils watch and discuss a video, read biographies of early Americans, chart the differences between early American religious movements, write journals and letters, draw, and...\n
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\nAmerican Literature Unit Two\n

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\nMiddle schoolers prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package includes nineteen lessons from the American Literature, A New Nation: 1750-1850 series, each covering a different reading selection. Pre-reading and response...\n
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\nU.s. History: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nBenjamin Franklin's Autobiography divided into four parts. Link to The Electric Franklin, a site full of fun graphics and interesting facts.\n
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\nGlencoe Literary Library: \"Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\" Study Guide [Pdf]\n

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\nExplore Benjamin Franklin and his \"Autobiography\" with the help of background information, vocabulary lists, brainstorming exercises, and thought-provoking writing prompts on Franklin's talents and contributions. Also, use what you have...\n
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\nAnnenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nThis is a brief biography of businessman, politician, scientist, and author Benjamin Franklin. Click \"Benjamin Franklin Activities\" for related materials.\n
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\nGa Virtual Learning:american Literature and Comp:rationalism: Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nThis lesson focuses on Benjamin Franklin's life by providing background information about Franklin including his apprentice to his brother, his \"Silence Dogood\" column, his autobiograpy, \"Poor Richard's Almanack,\" and his political...\n
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\nBaldwin Library: The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nA scanned copy of the 1853 publication of The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin, an autobiography for children.\n
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\nAmerican History: Biographies: Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nThis site from the University of Groningen provides Benjamin Franklin's complete autobiography 1706-1757.\n
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\nCommon Lit: Excerpt From the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nA learning module that begins with \"Excerpt from the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\" by Benjamin Franklin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...\n
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\nLumen: Enlightenment: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\n

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\nUse the text or audio of Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin to consider the two learning outcomes below. Describe the major historical and cultural developments of the Enlightenment; explain key concepts. Describe the major conventions,...\n
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\nBenjamin Franklin Tercentenary: Anatomy of an Autobiography [Pdf]\n

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\nPDF file of a transcript of a lecture delivered by Michael Zuckerman, Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania on the topic of personal writing and autobiography using the \"Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\" as an example.\n
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\nHistory Tools: Benjamin Franklin on Religion [Pdf]\n

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\nExcerpt from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, 1771, 1774, 1788 in which Franklin discusses his thoughts and beliefs on nature and religion. Paragraph numbers have been added.\n
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\nBibliomania: Benjamin Franklin's Works\n

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\nThis site from Bibliomania contains great information on the life of Benjamin Franklin. Three pages into the article it discusses the \"Almanac,\" as well as \"Poor Richard's Almanac.\" Also includes a small picture of \"Poor Richard's Almanac.\"\n
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