Benjamin Franklin and Self-Improvement
Name: ________________________________________________________________
1. Go to Read the article and answer the following question.
The opening sentence of the article says, “If there was any one theme throughout Ben Franklin’s life, it was self-
improvement.” What evidence do the authors provide to support this statement? Be sure to include information on
the three areas Franklin focused on – mind, body, and behavior. Your answer should be at least two full paragraphs or
you may draw a chart.
2. Go to Read through Benjamin Franklin’s 13 virtues and
complete the following table.
Virtue
Description given in article
Description in your own words