Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin

Worked as a printer for his brother’s print shop By the time he was 16, he was writing columns for his

brother’s newspaper Moved to Philadelphia to open his own print shop Retired at 42 Played an important role in the drafting of the

Declaration and enlisting the French to help in our war. Responsible for inventing street lamps, lightening rod,

and bifocal eye glasses and establishing the fire department and public library (among many other things)

Benjamin Franklin

In his autobiography, he describes how he

attempted to become the perfect person/citizen.

Using logic and scientific reasoning (values and elements of the time of Rationalism), he attempted to achieve perfection at 1 virtue a week, adding another virtue when he became successful at maintaining the first.

Ben Franklin’s Secret to Success

Short sayings with a message Statement that is really quotable; it

makes a profound point in a simple, easily remembered way

What does Winnie the Pooh mean in this cartoon?

Aphorism

Read pages 146-148 & discuss the different aphorisms

collected by Benjamin Franklin Complete the Aphorism Scenarios Worksheet Complete the Aphorism Bookmark ActivityChoose and write on bookmark one aphorism that

illustrates what you try to live by. Represent yourself by using colors and symbols that best represent your personality, hobbies, and interests.

*Write your name on the BACK of the bookmark*Do a good job! These will be laminated for you to keep

& use

Assignment