What's
the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? By:
Jean Fritz
Grade Level:
Fifth
Subject(s):
Social Studies, Language Arts
Learner Outcomes:
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The students express opinions about events in a story.
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The students read for comprehension.
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The students identify major causes leading to the revolutionary
war.
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The students identify roles of prominent colonial people.
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The students predict outcomes of reading materials.
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The students summarize information after reading.
Time Frame:
4.5 Hours
Materials:
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"Ben Franklin" Poem
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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz
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For each student:
Technology Tools:
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Multimedia computer
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Printer
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CD ROM drive
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"Shh! We're Writing the Constitution" CD ROM series
by Scholastic Software
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Internet
Teacher Notes:
Pass out What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? by
Jean Fritz the day before the lesson begins so that students have a chance
to read the first block of assigned pages. Make sure all students
have the approved Internet permission form before using or viewing material
on the Internet.
Procedures:
Modifications:
The students will work in cooperative groups for most
activities.
Enrichment
Activities:
Evaluation(s):
WV IGOs
and other Standards:
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English/Language Arts
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Listening/Speaking 5.2, 5.3, 5.5
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Reading Comprehension 5.15, 5.16, 5.20, 5.22, 5.23,
5.24, 5.34
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Vocabulary 5.36
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Writing 5.52, 5.53, 5.54, 5.56, 5.57, 5.58, 5.62, 5.63,
5.64
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Spelling 5.94
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Language 5.102, 5.103, 5.104
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Technology 5.180, 5.182, 5.183, 5.187
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U.S. History
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Civics 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7
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Geography 5.32
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History 5.39
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Technology 5.58
National
Standards:
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U.S. History 4, 6
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Language Arts 1, 3, 4, 5, 8
References:
Created by: 
Kanawha
City Elementary
April Bowles: apdawn@citynet.net
Sherry Combs: secombs@citynet.net
Karen Silkwood: silkwood@citynet.net
