Benjamin

Franklin
Mini Pack

Jennifer Hyatt

I can
SS1H1.a. Identify the contributions made by these
figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/ statesman),
SS1H1.b. Describe how everyday life of these historical
figures is similar to and different from everyday life in
the present
S1H1 Read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.

Name:__________________________

Benjamin Franklin

Noun

kite

discover

newspaper invent

Verb

library

stove

bifocals

almanac

write

colony

Name:________________________

Compare and Contrast

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Directions: Compare and contrast your life with Benjamin Franklins.

same

Me

Did Ben do that?

1. He invented the Franklin Stove.

5. He worked for his brother James.

2. He was a President.

6. He was an author.

3. He invented the first kite.

7. He was born in Georgia.

4. He discovered electricity.

8. He was a fireman.

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bifocals

lightning rod

Franklin stove

Fire department

swim fins

Pubic library

Communication
Directions: Draw a circle or square around each picture.
*Past communication circle. Present communication square *

Benjamin Franklin

What I know about Benjamin Franklin