THE WHISTLEBY: BENJAMIN

FRANKLIN

COMPETENCIES: Identify the distinguishing

characteristics of notable parables Explain how a parable may have

been influenced by culture, environment, and history

Use appropriate intonation in reading sentences

WHY IS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S STORY IS CONSIDERED AS

A PARABLE?

WHY IS THE PARABLE TITLED “THE WISTLE”?WHAT DOES THE

WHISTLE SYMBOLIZES?

EXPLAIN THE STATEMENT:“As I grew up, came into the world, and observed

the actions of men, I thought I met with many, very many, who gave too

much for his whistle.”

EXPLAIN THE QUOTATION:

WHAT IS THE CENTRAL THEME

OF THE PARABLE, “THE

WHISTLE”?

INTONATION