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Kite-making
Activity Sheet
Kite
designer: __________________________________
Directions:
1.
You will make a diamond shaped kite like the sample on the
next page.
2.
On one side divide the diamond into for sections--look at
the board for a sample.
A. In the upper left section, you must include
the name of the book, the author, and a drawing that you
would put on the cover of the
book.
B. In the upper right section, you must list
all the main characters.
C. In the lower left section, you must list
all the inventions that Benjamin Franklin created, with Amos'
help of course.
D. In the lower right section, you must write
your full name and the date.
3.
On the second side draw a Venn Diagram--Look at the sample
on the board.
A. At the top of one circle write Ben.
B. At the top of the other circle write your
name.
C. In Ben's circle describe Benjamin Franklin's
character. This can be done as a list of descriptive
words or phrases. You do
not have to use complete sentences.
D. In the circle with your name on it, describe
your self. This can be done as a list of descriptive words
or phrases. You do not
have to use complete sentences.
E. In the middle where the circles cross, write
things that you and Benjamin Franklin have in common.
4.
On the first tail, you must write everything that you have
learned about Benjamin Franklin.
5.
On the second tail, you must list the events listed below
in their correct sequence.
6.
On the third tail, you can decorate as you wish.
7.
All the items listed on the next page must be checked off
in order for you to be completely done with
the kite.
Follow
along on the checklist and cross off each item you have completed.
Checklist:
1.
Cut diamond shape out of poster board.
2.
Divide diamond into four sections (see example).
3.
Upper left section must have title and author of book.
4.
Upper right section must have list of main characters.
5.
Lower left section must have a list of all the inventions
mentioned in the book.
6.
Lower right section must have your full name and date.
7.
On second side draw a Venn Diagram--look at the board.
8.
List descriptions of Benjamin in his circle.
9.
List descriptions of yourself in your circle.
10.
List similarities between you and Benjamin in the middle where the
circles cross.
11.
Tail one must have at least five complete sentences about what you
learned
about Benjamin
12.
On tail two, you should write down the events, as listed below,
in their proper
sequence of occurrence:
A. The Battle of Versailles
B. The kite incident
C. Poor Richard's Almanack
D. Madame Brillon's headdress
E. Ben's first trip to England
F. Lightning-rods
G. The dog that stole Ben's cap
H. Amos leaves his family
I. A hero returns home
J. First trip to France
K. Meeting General George Washington
13.
Tail three can be decorated as you please.
14.
Glue the three tails to the bottom of the kite.
15.
Decorate the rest of the kite.
16.
Done.
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