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Writing Prompt

Flying Cars

Theme Technology
Grades 9-12

In the Classroom Writing Prompts

Introduction

As technology increases, the probability of flying cars may become a reality sooner than we expected. Students will write an essay explain the laws they think will need to be in place when this happens. Students will read a writing prompt, restate the prompt, as well as answer the prompt with supporting details.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to explain the types of laws they think will be in effect for flying cars in the future.

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