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The
Lost Chapters of Ben and Me
By
Amos, also known as: _____________________________________
Directions:
1.
You will research an invention that was created by Benjamin
Franklin but was not mentioned in the
book, Ben and Me.
2.
You will use either use the Internet, multi-media software,
books on inventions, or classroom set of
encyclopedias to gather your information. The
information that you will need is listed below.
3.
Once you have selected and researched an invention, you will
write a missing chapter about how
Benjamin Franklin went about making it.
4.
Your chapter must be written from the point of view of Amos.
That means that you must think like
Amos, write like Amos, and talk like Amos.
5.
You should review your copy of Ben
and Me to get an idea of how Amos would
have described the
invention you selected.
6.
Your chapter should use adjectives, analogies, or metaphors
to describe how the invention came into
existence. Try to show the reader what happened
and not just tell the reader what happened.
7.
You must draw a picture of the invention with Amos somewhere
in the picture.
8.
Tomorrow you will edit and copy your final draft to turn in.
9.
Your drawing should be black and white like the other drawings
in the book.
10.
Use the questions below as a guide to help you collect information
and think about the invention.
An
invention not mentioned in the book is: ________________________________________________
What
does this invention do? ____________________________________________________________
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How
does this invention help people? _____________________________________________________
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Do
you use or know someone who uses this invention?
Circle
"yes" or "no" Yes
No
If
yes, explain how it is being used:
_______________________________________________________
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Why
did you choose this invention? ______________________________________________________
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