"What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin" - By: Jean Fritz
Several of Benjamin Franklin's "big ideas" appear in this biography, along with amusing details that bring this early American hero to life.
RI.5.7. (Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.)
Think and Respond:
Directions: Name the question type for each question. Then answer the questions. Remember to use the P.E.E.L. strategy to help you cite evidence to explain your answers. 1. What were some of Ben Franklin's ideas, and why have they been important? 2. How is the beginning of each new topic or section indicated in this biography? 3. Why do you think the author includes bits of everyday information about Ben Franklin, as well as important historical facts? 4. Do you think Ben Franklin deserved the fame and honors he received in his lifetime? Why or why not? |