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“The Ethical Revolution: Civics and Virtue in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Frank Casale, Ph.D. Development Team Reviewed 1/08 Click Here for Lesson Plans
	Introduction Introduction: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a classic of both American Literature and American History, and is widely taught in U.S. high schools and colleges. In the text, Franklin describes growing up in Colonial America, which mirrors the growth of the colonial environment around him. Franklin highlights the formation of his character, focusing on his education, and his acquisition of virtue and civics. In this module, students will discover the ethical and civic components of Franklin’s Autobiography, and learn about the culture of Republicanism which fed the revolutionary period. View More
	Key Concepts and Vocabulary Civics/Civic Virtue Republicanism Aristocracy Citizenship --Each key concept will play a central part in every section of the module. Combined, we are looking at the ethics of civic virtue, the competing ethics or republicanism and aristocracy, and the ethics of community. View More
	Background for for Teachers The Autobiography was written in three separate parts, each composed at a different and distinct historical moment in the revolutionary process. Each section has often been read as correlating with the specific historical context of its moment of composition. View More

	Core Subject Areas and Grade Level		Description of Classroom Activities
	Objectives from Competency-Based Curriculum		Assessment for Activities
	Correlations to Language Art Benchmarks (Sunshine State Standards)		Extension Activity
	Core Values Emphasized in this Learning Module		Bibliography and Web Resources
	Suggested Time for Instruction

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