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BEN FRANKLIN IS COMING!
The Magic of Reading: History Comes to Life!
is a school assembly program designed and performed by Dr. Rich Davis, author of the hugely popular "The Magic of Reading" program performed at over 3,000 schools, libraries, and colleges across the eastern U.S. Once again students are entertained and educated by Ben's stories, facts, and dynamic teaching method.
Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks
No Gains Without Pains
A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
He That Lies Down with Dogs Shall Rise up with Fleas!
"The Magic of Reading: History Comes to Life!" provides a fun, interactive learning experience that emphasizes Ben Franklen's love of reading, education and his quest for achievement. Many students become part of the program as Ben challenges them to remember everything he says--and rewards them when they do. The program concludes with the reenactment of three scientific experiments first performed 250 years ago!
Topics Include:
v Why Reading is Magic
v How Ben Franklin made history
v Facts about Franklin's life and times
v How the Magic of Reading Challenge Works
v Ben's Words of Wisdom
v Inventions and scientific experiments
If you are looking for something a little different, something sure to get their attention and impart a worthwhile message, take a moment to give me a call.
Grades 6-8 / Program length 45 minutes
Fees: $400 for 1 program, $600 for 2.
No travel expenses or other additional fees charged.
Among the Famous Things Ben Franklin Did:
Founded the first subscription library in this country
Signed the Declaration of Independence
Charted the Gulf Stream
Helped win the Revolutionary War
Invented bifocal eyeglasses
Founded the University of Pennsylvania
Among the Crazy Things Ben Franklin Did:
Flew a kite in a thunderstorm
Only went to school two years
Wanted the national bird to be the turkey
Invented the rocking chair
Had the first bathtub in this country
Had a state named after him which has now disappeared
Dr. Rich Davis has performed in character and dress as Benjamin Franklin for the past fourteen years.
Among the nearly 200 schools and libraries that hosted his performances in 2007-2008 were: Our Lady of Grace Sch, Greensboro, NC; St. Stephen's Lutheran Sch, Hickory, NC; Colefax Ele, NC; Ray Childers Ele, Hickory, NC; Westview Mid Sch, Greenwood, SC; Seven Oaks Ele, Columbia, SC; LaFrance Ele, SC; Marlboro Academy, Bennettsville, SC; Lovinggood Mid Sch, Powder Springs, GA; St Peter the Apostle Sch, Savannah, GA; A. Brian Merry Ele, Augusta, GA; Dewar Ele, Valdosta, GA; St. Bernard Academy, Nashville, TN; Merrol Hyde Sch, Hendersonville, TN; Sevierville Mid Sch, TN; Palmer Ele, TN; Corpus Christi Catholic Sch, Mobile, AL; Lee-Scott Academy, Auburn, AL; Gresham Ele, Birmingham, AL; Chestnut Grove Ele, Decatur, AL; Saltville Ele, VA; Bass-Hoover Ele, Stephen's City, VA; Roanoke Catholic Sch, VA; Hardy Ele, Smithfield, VA; Elmont Ele, Ashland, VA.; Anna Jarvis Ele, Grafton, WV; Fairview Pub Library, WV; Rivesville Sch, WV; East Park Ele, Fairmont, WV; Gen. Nash Ele, Harleysville, PA; Rupert Ele, Pottstown, PA; WM Jeanes Lib, Lafayette Hill, PA; Evans Ele, Limerick, PA, Reeceville Ele, Coatesville, PA; Red Lion Christian Aca, Bear, DE; St. Thomas the Apostle Sch Wilmington, DE; San Juan Del Rio Catholic School, Jacksonville, FL; Leesburg Public Library, FL; Our Savior Lutheran Sch, St. Petersburg, FL; Highland Lakes Ele, Palm Harbor, FL; Gulf Breeze Mid Sch, FL; Pensacola Beach Ele, FL; Freeport Ele, FL.
Among the schools and libraries that hosted performances in 2006-2007 were: NC; Bridges Charter, Elkin, NC; Gunn Mem Lib, Yanceyville, NC; Village Christian Aca, Fayetteville, NC; Matthews Ele, Greenwood, SC; Ford Ele, Laurens, SC; Bennettsville, Ele, SC; Thomas Sumter Aca, Dalzell, SC; Clubview Ele, Columbus, GA; Cherokee Ele, Americus, GA; Poole Ele, Dallas, GA; RT Jones Mem Lib, Canton, GA; Bel-Aire Ele, Tullahoma, TN; Pigeon Forge Mid Sch, TN; Nashville Christian Sch; Hickman Ele, Nashville, TN; Arts Cir Lib, Crossville, TN; West Blocton Ele, AL; St. Ann Cath. Sch, Decatur, AL; East Lawrence Mid, Trinity, AL; BB Comer Ele, Sylacauga, AL; Elberta Mid, AL; Campbell Mem Lib, Franklin, VA; St. Bridget's Cath. Sch, Richmond, VA; Shelton Park Ele and Windsor Woods Ele, Vir. Beach, VA; Edison Jr. High, Parkersburg, WV; Lumberport Mid, WV; Marion Co. Pub Lib, Fairmont, WV; West Milford Ele, WV; Northside Ele, Harrisburg, PA; Middle Paxton Ele, Dauphin, PA, Reading Pub Lib, Reading, PA; Reading Sch Dist (10 schools); Woodlawn Beach Mid, Gulf Breeze, FL; Avalon Mid, Milton, FL; Berkeley Prep, Tampa, FL; City Isl Lib, Daytona Beach, FL; Seven Springs Ele, New Port Richey, FL; Montessori Prep, Temple Terrace, FL; St. Mary's Episcopal Day Sch, Tampa, FL; Pathways Ele, Ormond Beach, FL.
A complete list of all bookings in your state the past two years can be found on the Recent Bookings page.
Dr. Rich Davis 843/832-3029
101 Ravenwood Court, Summerville, SC 29485
