Monday, September 12, 2005

Benjamin Franklin Virtues (Agenda, September 12)

Reading 1.0 Word Analysis and Fluency

Word chart for frugal, deceive, and humility

Introduce the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Literary Response and Analysis 3.0)

Here's an autobiography of a young man who thought deeply about virtue. Do you remember the meaning of autobiography from the autobiographical poem? Do you know who Benjamin Frankin is? Let's read from the autobiography together. We'll take turns reading each virtue when we come to the list.

Homework: Finish reading the excerpt from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Answer the following questions.

1. Why did Franklin make the list of virtues?
2. Was he successful in his task in attaining moral perfection? Why or why not? Cite the text in your answer.
3. What virtues gave Franklin the most trouble? Refer to the text in your answer.
4. What would be the first five virtues on your list? Why?
5. What are the similarities and differences among your virtues and Franklin's?

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