I. Vocabulary words from this article:

broil
excess
garnish
grill
ground
hamburger
slice
toast
wagon
waste

II. Pre-Reading Questions

Where do you think the first hamburgers were served?

Do you know why they were created?

III. Reading Time

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Louis' Lunch
from America's Library (www.americaslibrary.gov)

When you have finished reading, return to this page and answer the questions below.

IV. Post-Reading Questions

1. Why did Louis Lassen start making hamburgers?

2. Which garnish is not available for customers to choose from at Louis' Lunch?
a. cheese
b. tomato
c. mustard
d. onion

3. How many generations of Lassens have been in this business?

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