2 november 2012 o do you think perfection is possible or at least worth striving for? o if so, what...
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2 November 2012ODo you think perfection is possible
or at least worth striving for?O If so, what are some goals that
you’ve had in your attempt to better yourself?
O If not, write a few sentences explaining why you think perfection is unattainable.
OHave you read any self-help books? If so, which ones? Did they help you achieve your goals?
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Let’s read about Benjamin Franklin
OTurn to page 262.OWhat do you think he
was like, based on what you read?
Ex: Ambitious, innovative,etc.
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Characteristics of an Autobiography
O First person: From a first person point of view. What is the advantage of this?
O Dual perspective: Author writes an autobiography as an older person looking back on him/herself as a younger person, providing opportunities for reflection.
O Significant moments: Important events and people in the author’s life are highlighted.
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The 13 VirtuesORead the 13 Virtues on page 266.OPick 3 you could work on yourself
and write them in your journal.OWhy did you choose these 3? How
will working on these virtues help you to become a better person?
OBased on this list by Franklin, what inference can be made about his view of his own moral character? Explain.
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“The precept of Order requiring that every part of my business should have its allotted time…”
O Look at the schedule written by Franklin on page 268.
O Franklin asks himself questions at the beginning and end of his day. What are they?
O Write a typical day’s schedule for you. Does your life have order? Do you engage in any “time wasters”? (surfing net, texting, playing video games, watching tv, etc.)
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What conclusions or insight does Franklin come to in his quest for perfection?
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FromPoor Richard’s Almanac
O Read over the aphorisms on page 271.
O Pick 5 that you’ve never heard before or that interest you.
O Decide which of the 13 virtues each aphorism describes. What key words helped you?