Poor Richard Illustrated: Lessons for the Young and Old
Overview
Students build vocabulary as they analyze illustrations and maxims for citizens published by Benjamin Franklin. After, students create modern-day illustrations with captions that teach similar lessons people would be wise to follow today.
Related Resources
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Today in History: Benjamin Franklin
background information & primary sources
Grade
Middle School
Subjects
Art, Civics, English Language Arts
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard, almanac, frugality, guided primary source analysis, industry, life lessons, proverbs, temperance
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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