What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin was written by Jean Fritz. It was published in 1996. This book is a children's biography book. This book is about Ben Franklin. No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas and he was also a man of many talents. He was also an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian. This story is a wonderful biography of a great man. The book is accurate and authentic. The writing style and organization is perfect for the age group it is desired for. There is so much information about Ben Franklin and it is very appealing for children. This book is aimed for a second grader and up. About seven years old and up. This is a fun book that should help your youngster develop an interest in American History. It is easy to read an has great illustrations. You will not be disappointed. For children reading this book they can make a KWL sheet before reading the biography. What they know about Ben Franklin, what they want to know, and what they learned after reading the biography. The students can then share what they wrote on their KWL's. Also the students could role play Ben Franklin's life. The students could get into costume and present it to their fellow classmates. The teacher can ask the students response after reading the biography. The students can also come up with a list of questions they would ask Ben Franklin if they could interview him. The teacher can ask the students how they felt about the biography, do they think Ben Franklin would approve of it? How about what they liked most about the story? And What else they would have put into the story if they were the author. What other aspects of Ben's life would they have included. This book is a wonderful biography and a great way to get students interested in American History.
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