Franklin and the Copycat / Big Brother Franklin
From Franklin · 1999
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A younger friend copies everything Franklin does, and he learns why. In the second story, Franklin steps into the big-brother role and practices patience.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about being copied and about being a big sibling.
- Why was the younger friend copying Franklin?
- What made being a big brother tricky sometimes?
- When have you looked up to someone older?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: copy, patient, big brother.
Try it: Name one kind thing an older kid could teach a younger one.