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How Franklin Found Out Things

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Franklin learns about the world by making observations, and so do we! A short reading assignment prompts fourth graders to answer comprehension questions about a curious boy and what he notices.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Connect to a science class when discussing the scientific method
  • Use as an introduction to a unit on making inferences in literature or informational text
Classroom Considerations
  • Many words and phrases require clarification for struggling readers and English learners, including the lady of the house and like a greedy boy
Pros
  • Two-page format makes for easy copying and distribution of a double-sided worksheet
Cons
  • The passage is written in a way that would be difficult for many learners to understand on their own; use the activity as a class reading to model comprehension skills and discuss making inferences, rather than an independent assignment
Common Core