Students fill in speech bubbles capturing the core beliefs of key Enlightenment thinkers — including Montesquieu, Beccaria, Locke, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft — in an “I statement” format. Available in both printable and Google-ready fillable versions, it pairs perfectly with an Enlightenment Thinkers PowerPoint and monument project.
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Bring the Enlightenment’s biggest ideas to life — through the words of the thinkers themselves.
In this recently updated worksheet, students fill in speech bubbles with “I statement” beliefs for key Enlightenment thinkers, making abstract philosophy feel personal and memorable.
Covers key figures including:
How to use it:
Extend the learning:
After the PowerPoint, consider having students build an Enlightenment Thinker Monument Activity in groups — a fun, creative way to bring some energy into a traditionally dry subject. The Quote Match activity (also posted) is another great Common Core-aligned option to pair with this resource.
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✔ A Google-ready version with fillable text boxes, ready for digital classrooms
A simple but powerful way to help students connect with the Enlightenment’s most influential voices.
