Coffeehouse

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/coffeehouse

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical role?Served as 'penny universities' in England, fostering intellectual discourse and news dissemination
2. What is the cultural impact?Historically hosted significant artistic movements, including Beat Generation and folk music scenes
3. Why do people go to coffeehouses?People go to coffeehouses to relax, talk with friends, read or write, and sometimes listen to music or see art. They are friendly places where everyone can feel welcome.
4. How do coffeehouses make different kinds of coffee?Coffeehouses use a machine that forces hot water through finely ground beans to make espresso. From that espresso, they make drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and americanos by adding milk or water.

Espresso: A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely-ground coffee beans.
Public Sphere: A concept referring to spaces where individuals can come together to freely discuss and influence public affairs.
Franchise Model: A business system where a company grants a license to individuals or groups to operate a business under its brand name.