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Benjamin Franklin famously had an aphorism for every situation—most of which we still use in modern vernacular. Introduce class members to Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack with a presentation that details the characteristics of aphorisms.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members craft and illustrate their own aphorisms, and then collect their pithy sayings into a class almanac
- Have copies of Poor Richard's Almanack and the Farmer's Almanac available for class members to examine
- The Old Farmer's Almanac is available on line; ask class members to track predictions and rate the accuracy of the long-range forecasts
Classroom Considerations
- Focuses on biographical information about Franklin
Pros
- Includes examples of aphorisms from various authors
Cons
- None of Franklin's aphorisms are included in the presentation