Stamina 3: Everyday Life in Colonial Times

How does the author's purpose develop throughout the entire passage?

• To compare modern life with colonial life

• To explain how difficult life was in colonial times

• To inform readers about different aspects of daily colonial life

• To persuade readers that colonial life was well-organized

Part A: How does the description of food in colonial times help us understand their daily life?

• It indicates they did not enjoy their meals.

• It highlights the importance of family and sharing.

• It shows they had a variety of food options.

• It suggests they had easy access to food.

Part A: Which statement best describes the central idea of the entire passage about colonial life?

• Colonial cities had strict rules about nighttime activities

• Life in colonial times was characterized by simple but structured daily routines

• Education was the most important aspect of colonial life

• Communication methods were limited in colonial times

Part B: Which detail best supports your answer in Part A? (How does the description of food in colonial times help us understand their daily life?)

• "Baked pumpkin with milk was a favorite dish."

• "The whole family helped themselves from this one dish."

• "Porridge was a common type of food."

• "They had thick and clumsy pewter spoons."

Part A: What can we learn about communication in colonial times from the description of the public crier?

• Communication was done mainly through spoken words.

• People relied on newspapers for news.

• News traveled very quickly between towns.

• People used telephones to share information.

Which detail from the text supports your answer in Part A? (What can we learn about communication in colonial times from the description of the public crier?)

• "The first newspaper published in America was the Boston Newsletter in 1704."

• "Travelers were few, and transportation was slow."

• "In the cities, news was shared by a public crier who walked the streets ringing a bell."

• "The stagecoach was called 'the flying machine.'"

Which idea present in all three sections, "Food in Olden Times", "Schools in Olden Times" and "Newspaper, Traveling and the Night Watchmen" would be included in a summary?

• The influence of technology.

• The simplicity of life.

• The role of tradition each night.

• The importance of bringing firewood to school.

Part B Which THREE details from the text best support the central idea for each section? Select THREE correct answers.

• "Instead of forks, people used thick metal spoons"

• "The schoolhouses were simple and usually had just one room"

• "Each student brought a few pennies each week for school"

• "The town watchman walked the streets with a lantern"

• The first newspaper in America was the Boston Newsletter, published in 1704.