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Franklin's Badge / Franklin Stargazes

From Franklin · 2004

Franklin's Badge / Franklin Stargazes
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
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Summary

Franklin works step by step to earn a scout badge, setting a goal and sticking with it. In the second story, Franklin stargazes and enjoys the patience and wonder of watching the night sky.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

These stories are about earning a badge and about wonder at the stars.

  1. What steps did Franklin take to earn his badge?
  2. Why does stargazing take patience?
  3. What is a goal you'd like to work toward?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: goal, badge, patient.

Try it: Name one goal and the first small step you'd take toward it.