The document provides instructions for students to write a paragraph describing an invention they have created. It explains that an inventor comes up with new products or ideas to help accomplish tasks. Students are asked to think of an invention that would make their life easier and describe it in two paragraphs, with a transitional sentence connecting the paragraphs. An example paragraph is provided about a "Virtual Dresser" invention that allows the user to virtually try on outfits in a mirror before getting dressed. Students are given questions to help generate invention ideas and organize their writing.

1. Name: _________________ # ____ Date: _________________
Become an Inventor
This week for writing you will have a chance to show your very creative side. You are going to be an
inventor.
idea
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,
keep
moustache clips to keep your moustache out of your soup).
Think of an invention that would make your life easier. 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
paragraphs together with a transitional sentence. Us the questions on the back of this page to help you
get started and organize your ideas.
You may also make a drawing of your invention and attach it to your writing.
REMEMBER:
1. Sentences should start with a capital and end with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.
2. A sentence should be a complete thought or idea. Your paragraph should have at least 5
sentences.
3. Strong sentences have vivid details.
paragraph
4. Your paragraph should stay on topic and have a topic sentence, detail sentences, and a concluding
sentence. Don’t forget to indent!
5. All words should be spelled correctly. Have an adult proofread your paragraph before turning it
in.
paragraph:
Here’s an example of my paragraph:
Have you ever gotten up in the morning and had a hard time deciding what to wear? My invention
morning
is the Virtual Dresser and it will help solve those morning hassles. The Virtual Dresser is a mirror that helps
Virtual helps
When mirror
you pick out your clothes. When you stand in front of the mirror buttons allow you to change your top,
bottoms, shoes and accessories until you are happy with the way you look. Then once you are happy with
your outfit, you can pick out the clothes without wondering if you will like the way it you want. The Virtual
want.
Dresser
Dresser has a memory that can hold thousands of items so that your helper can grow with your wardrobe.
The Virtual Dresser can help all ages and sizes of people too! From helping toddlers who are just
learning to dress themselves, to high-fashion models and important businessmen the Virtual Dresser can
high- Dresser
useful has
make getting dressed a fun and interactive activity. My invention is useful because everyone has to get
dressed anyway, so why not make it more fun? So many people go through outfit after outfit trying to
this
find the right thing to wear, that this invention will surely make life easier. I came up with my idea because I
have a hard time finding something to wear and I know it would help me too!
Turn to the back to fill out the organizer.

2. List two different invention ideas that you have thought of. Remember they shouldn’t be
something that has already been invented. Circle the invention you are going to write
about.
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What does your invention do? What is its purpose?
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Who will your invention help and how will it help them?
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Why do you think your invention is useful?
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How did you come up with your idea?
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