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Writing Prompt

If Cellphones Were Never Invented

Theme Technology
Grades 3-5

In the Classroom Writing Prompts

Introduction

Students will create a writing piece describing how their lives would be different if cell phones were never invented. Based on the grade level, requirements for that grade level in writing should be addressed in this activity. Templates are provided, but can be edited to meet the student needs.

Learning Objectives

Students will use the writing process to create an essay about how their lives would be different if cell phones were not invented.

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