Benjamin Franklin Online Reading Comprehension |
| Grade Level: 5+ | Lexile: 1100 | Word Count: 996 |
| This activity gives a printable score report and allows for narration. |
Use this Activity: |
| Discuss - Why do you think Benjamin Franklin used a fake name (Silence Dogood) to publish his articles, and what does this say about freedom of expression at the time? How did Franklin's experiences as a printer and writer shape his later work in politics and diplomacy? In what ways did Franklin contribute to American society beyond politics and publishing? What qualities do you think made Franklin such an influential figure in so many different fields? |
| Reading Groups - This passage serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies. |
| Debate - Do you think Benjamin Franklin's contributions to science and innovation were more impactful than his political achievements. Why or Why not? |
| Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 20 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. It can be part of a series of Revolutionary War-themed comprehension activities offered to students as morning work. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |
| Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to click the correct answers. |