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Cover of the first-grade Level G reader, Ben Franklin, by Sue Peterson, with a portrait of its subject.
Cover of the Level G biography reader
Biography opening introduces Franklin as a statesman, writer, printer, and inventor, with vocabulary.
First of three biography reading pages
Biography part 2 covers Franklin's printing, sayings, inventions, and work to improve public services.
Second of three biography reading pages
Biography conclusion covers Franklin's postal work, daylight saving time, and contributions to society.
Final biography reading page
Practice page asks students to complete six spelling words and copy five words, including languages.
First practice page: spelling and word copying
Final practice page has four true-or-false statements and two written questions about Franklin.
Second practice page: comprehension and writing
Attributes
Grades

Preschool, Grade 1, 2

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Sue Peterson
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About This Product

About This Product   

Ben Franklin: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource

The first-grade level G reader about Ben Franklin is a comprehensive teaching resource specifically designed for educators to use with students in grades K-2 individually, in small groups, or with whole-class instruction. It is an excellent resource for homeschoolers.

Biography as a Teaching Method

The resource brings history alive through the biography of Ben Franklin, covering his many roles as an American statesman, scientist, writer, and innovator in an interesting, inspiring way. Students will see the value of reading, learning musical instruments, and studying other languages that paved the way for Ben Franklin to open his mind and explore creative thinking and problem-solving.

Integrated Learning Approach

Beyond just language arts, the Ben Franklin leveled reader integrates reading with social studies and science. This multi-disciplinary approach helps stimulate any student’s intellectual curiosity. Could they be an inventor someday, too?

Activity Pages

The resource contains engaging activity pages designed to teach essential literacy skills and extend critical and creative

thinking skills. The key concepts and sight words are reviewed throughout the text and activities. There is so much more! Students pause and ask themselves… what type of person was Ben Franklin?   

Educational Standards: Aligned with CCSS RI standards 1.1,1.2,1.4, and 1.10,

Ben Franklin comes in an easy-to-use PDF format. There’s no need for specialized software, making it as easy as any educational tool can be.

What's Included

Enriching text and student activities with grade-level vocabulary to reinforce Common Core Standards and National Standards in Social Studies.

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