The telephone has become an important part of everyday life. In this writing prompt, students will write about how the telephone has changed American life as well as identify the different ways their family uses it.
(ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1) Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
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Students practice informative writing to explain how to video chat with teachers.
Students examine the pros and cons of inventions in their life.
Students write about one technology invention that has negatively impacted society.
This writing prompt can either be used at the end of a unit about life in the past or as a stand-alone writing prompt. Show a brief video clip or read a book or story about life long ago (for example: Little House on the Prairie book or video clip from the television series would work nicely).