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ASSIGNMENT IN PROGRESS FOR 2019 ELA STH
HOW AN 11-YEAR-OLD BOY
INVENTED THE POPSICLE
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
by Shelby Pope for NPR. 2015
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Frank Epperson is responsible for inventing the popsicle at 11 years old in 1905. What started as a
delicious accident, evolved into a world-wide phenomenon that is still enjoyed today. Epperson's
original invention has changed much since the idea's conception in 1905, changing hands between
big companies, feeling the effects of the Great Depression, and sparking heated debates.
Regardless, the popside has maintained its reputation as an iconic, icy treat. As you read, take
notes on how Frank Epperson's frozen treat became such a success
[1] The next time you pop a Popsicle in your mouth, think
about this: You're enjoying the fruits of an 11-year-
old entrepreneur's labor
Back in 1905, a San Francisco Bay Area kid by the
name of Frank Epperson accidentally invented the
Summertime treat. He had mixed some sugary soda
powder with water and left it out overnight. It was a
cold night, and the mixture froze. In the morning
Epperson devoured the icy concoction 2 licking it
off the wooden stirrer. He declared it an Epsicle, a
portmanteau oficide and his name and started
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Answer:

You're enjoying the fruits of an 11-year-

old entrepreneur's labor

Back in 1905, a San Francisco Bay Area kid by the

name of Frank Epperson accidentally invented the

Summertime treat

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