What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Teacher's Manual

The teacher's version of Talent Development Secondary's Discussion Guide to Jean Fritz's humorous and informative biography of the colonial American scientist, inventor, and statesman, this manual begins with a summary of the book, author bio, and tips for teacher preparation and background-building activities. Each section includes selected vocabulary words, highlights important literary devices and features, provides discussion questions and answers, and suggests literature-related writing and extension activities. Glossaries, sample sentences using vocabulary words, and whole-class discussion pointers are also provided. A special reproducible assessment section at the back of the manual includes a review, a literature content evaluation, and a vocabulary test for each section of the book. Wide margins for personal notes make it practical and user-friendly. This curriculum, developed at Johns Hopkins University, is used in schools across the country.