Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

You are going to read about the history of 
coffeehouses. As you read, look for details and evidence that support the author’s claims.
Then 
remind students of the 
Ask Questions
strategy. Say: 
As you read, think about any questions you 
have about the coffeehouses or historical events. 
Direct students to the strategy practice activity 
section. Say:
 Write any questions you have during reading here. 
When students have finished 
reading the passage, direct them to complete the skill practice activity. Review the answers 
together. Then have partners take turns asking and answering the questions they wrote for the 
strategy practice activity. 
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5
Tell students they will practice both the 
Author’s Purpose
and 
Evaluate Evidence
skills by reading 
about why and how people started mowing their lawns. Then remind students of the 
Determine 
Important Information
strategy. Say: 
Not all information from the author has the same level of 
importance. Think about which information you would use if you were writing a report about 
the history of lawn mowing. This will help you determine which information is essential to 
understanding the passage’s main idea.
When students have finished reading, direct them to 
complete the skill and strategy practice activities. Review the answers together.
Author’s Purpose
Students identify the author’s reasons for writing about a subject.
Evaluate Evidence
Students practice evaluating evidence by identifying the author’s main idea
and examining the evidence the author uses to support that idea.
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