Benjamin Franklin will always have a place in my heart, because he started the first public library (...and you know how much I LOVE to read!). But he is famous for many other things as well. He was an inventor, printer, author, and he played a part helping America become independent from Great Britain.
Ben has been a popular topic around the 4 Corners lately. Recently, a non-fiction article on one of our reading tests featured the famous man. Then, last week a very talented storyteller, Jim Weiss, came to our school and gave a riveting retelling of the events leading up to the writing of The Declaration of Independence. Mr.Franklin was a key player in Jim's retelling as well.
Watch part of the animated story of Ben below!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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Katelyn and I enjoyed part 1 & 2 this morning. We are looking forward to watching more.
I like the description!! But I think America was ruled by Spain at the time... -Jack RP21
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