Write a summary of the following excerpt from the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin using the THIEVES reading strategy.

THIEVES Stands For:
T - Title
H - Headings
I - Introduction
E - Every first sentence in paragraph
V - Visuals and vocabulary
E - End of chapter questions (for textbooks only)
S - Summary

Hints:
- Always determine the author's purpose first
- Always separate facts from opinions

Write at least 100 words.


Excerpt from the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin