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Writing Prompt

Back to the Future

Theme Technology
Grades 9-12

Introduction

Time travel has been a topic that has had society curious for generations. There are many who believe it is possible, although it hasn’t been proven. In this lesson, the students will write a narrative piece about how to they would use a time machine.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3) Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
(ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3.B) Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

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