Get a quick peek into the life of Benjamin Franklin with a resource with a comprehension worksheet that asks learners to read a short tale, respond to a series of questions based on the passage, and then to identify the moral of the story. What more can you ask for from a three-page worksheet? 

Concepts

responding to literature, responding to reading, reading comprehension, answering questions, benjamin franklin

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• The short story is filled with dialogue; invite pupils to assumes the roles of the characters
• Divide the class into four groups, assign each group a question to discuss after reading the short story, then share their findings with their peers 
• Schedule time to visit the library, or on mobile learning devices, to research information about Benjamin Franklin

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required for each class member 

Pros

• The story has a moral that most readers can apply to their life 
• The worksheet's objective is clear and to the point

Cons

• With only four basic questions, the worksheet is not too rigorous

Common Core

RL.3.1 RL.3.3 RL.4.1 RL.4.3