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Library Company of Philadelphia: Benjamin Franklin: Writer and Printer

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive exhibition of Benjamin Franklin work as a printer and as a writer, with comprehensive coverage of the Pennsylvania Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanack.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning:american Literature and Comp:rationalism: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Benjamin Franklin's life by providing background information about Franklin including his apprentice to his brother, his "Silence Dogood" column, his autobiograpy, "Poor Richard's Almanack," and his political...
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PBS

Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Franklin's Wit and Wisdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Franklin's career as a writer and about his particular brand of humor in this five-part essay. Includes examples from his letters and from "Poor Richard's Almanack."