Friday, September 27, 2013

Benjamin Franklin's aphorisms


Read the excerpt from Poor Richard's Almanack (beginning on p. 75 in the textbook).
  • Read the 19 aphorisms.
  • Paraphrase all 19 into contemporary language.
  • Then, choose one of Franklin's aphorism for a creative writing project.

Creative Writing:


Write a short story for which your aphorism is the moral and the last line.
Your short story should include:
o At least two characters
o Dialogue
o Length of at least one notebook page.
Write Benjamin Franklin’s aphorism on a piece of construction paper.
Under the aphorism, draw a visual that illustrates your story.
Staple your story to the back.
Volunteer to read your story aloud.


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