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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up? Lesson PlanWill the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up? Lesson Plan
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

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Students explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history instructional activity, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Students should examine the point of view each of the accounts is written from as they complete the suggested activities.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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