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Franklin's Favorite Card / Franklin's Expedition

From Franklin · 2004

Franklin's Favorite Card / Franklin's Expedition
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
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Summary

Franklin gives up his favorite card for a friend and learns the joy of generosity. In the second story, the friends plan a backyard 'expedition' and work together.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

These stories are about generosity and about planning an adventure together.

  1. Why did Franklin give away his favorite card?
  2. How did the friends plan their expedition?
  3. When have you shared something you really liked?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: generous, favorite, expedition.

Try it: Plan a pretend backyard expedition: name two things to bring.

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