Become an Inventor

An inventor is someone who comes up with a new product, device, or idea that helps accomplish a task or makes something easier to do. Some inventions have been very practical and helped all of us (the elevator, the zipper, and the ink pen) while others have benefitted only a few (eyeglasses for chickens, moustache clips to keep your moustache out of your soup).

Think of an invention that would make your life easier. You will be concentrating on DIRECTION and PURPOSE this week. In your first paragraph, describe your invention. In your second paragraph, tell how your invention will make life easier for you. Be sure and tie the two paragraphs together with a transitional sentence. You may want to spend some time brainstorming this topic. Use the back of this paper to draw a web or create a list.

For extra credit, , you may make a drawing of your invention and attach it to your writing.

REMEMBER:

1. ___ Have a title, date, and heading.
2. ___ Five elements of good writing, especially DIRECTION and PURPOSE
3. ___ All three papers stapled together with a clean, neat final copy on top.
4. ___ A rough draft showing corrections.
5. ___ Two paragraphs.
6. ___ Signature of the person who checked your rough draft for PRESENTATION.