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Aphorisms

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Benjamin Franklin had an aphorism for practically every situation. Encourage class members to respond to a set of questions by choosing one of Franklin's aphorisms as an answer.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Mix up the activity by giving learners the second page and having them create questions to go along with Franklin's aphorisms
Classroom Considerations
  • Include in a study of Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac
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Cons
  • Does not include an answer key