Watch this video about Mother Necessity (who is said to be responsible for all inventions!).
Now, imagine an invention that would solve a problem you have experienced or seen other people experience. What do you wish someone would invent?
Write an advertisement for this imaginary product. Be sure to explain what your product does, how it works, and why people do not want to be without it!
For example, if you were writing an advertisement for The Boss of the Plains, it might sound something like this:
Are you tired of blistering sunburns on your neck and nose? Or perhaps you have seen one too many headcoverings turn from brand-spanking-new to "old hat" in just one week of work on the prairie. Maybe you long for a hat that can stand up to all the wind, rain, sun and sweat that a hard working Westerner can provide. If so, then we've got the right hat for you. Our hat is so superior to others, folks call it "The Boss."
Though it costs a bit more than other caps, once you own it, it will become your most valued possession. Its wide brim will protect both your face and neck from the sweltering sun. No longer will rain funnel down your back while you're movin' those dogies in a downpour. Instead, you'll be wearing your very own hands-free umbrella to keep you dry.
Need a spare bucket to water your horse or gather sun-kissed summer berries? The Boss can help you carry your load for work or pleasure. Need a pillow for your head as you snooze alongside your herd under the starry heavens? Again, The Boss is at your service. And, perhaps most importantly, in the light of day you'll look as handsome as a golden-maned mustang in your Boss of the Plains hat. No self-respecting cowboy or girl should be without one!
As always...
- do your writing in MSWord or another word processing program first
- revise it to include strong verbs and descriptive details to help us imagine your invention
- proofread your work and make corrections in spelling, capitalization and punctuation
- copy and paste your writing into the comments section of the blog or into your own blog
- add your first name and code before publishing
16 comments:
Dear Mme Powell,
My invention is gonna be the "Extreme, totally cool TV operater that operates by its self!" When you get the TV it comes in a shiny red box with a beautifully colored ribbon! [Don't they have awesome service!] See it is voice activaited! So you say a word into the red shiny little box [example: Mme Powell's english class is really fun!] and it turns on. You can make it private so nobody can watch it except for you and you can tell some other people your password so they can watch it also! When you flip the light switch on, the TV will go to "menu" and say " Hello Sylvia [or your name] How are you today? What channel do you want on? Did you hear about the Wild hockey game? They won! It will tell you all the updates and you can start a conversation with your TV! How cool is that? Also there is a telephone built in, a computer buit in, and a mini kitchen built in! It has 2 hands and 2 feet. They can stretch out extremely far! Now I don't know about you, but I would totally buy this TV at first sight! Sylvia J24
I would invent something that could tell you wich way to go to and get you some were that you want to and it would get you there in five minuts and .I could say to it I want to go to disny world.And there you have it you are there and you could say to it I want to go to some and somes house. Wait for it five minuts later I'am there cool!!! Or you could say witch way is north and it would say that way is north.
Have you ever slept through your alarm clock in the morning? Have you ever woken up late and missed the bus? Do you hate getting ready in the morning for work or school? Do you hate getting your breakfast ready? And do you hate getting all your school stuff or work stuff together in the morning? Do you hate putting on all that makeup in the morning if you are a girl? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should buy this handy dandy Morning O’Readier. This purchase is a $9,000 cost, but now it is only $5,000.00.
It does all of the things you hate to do in the morning. Morning O’Readier serves you breakfast. It puts on your makeup. It puts on your clothes. It brushes your teeth too! It will give you an automatic shower. IT can be installed into the ceiling of your bedroom or kitchen. Or a hand-held Morning O’Readier can also be purchased. You can choose different color options too. Like polka dots, brown, hazel, or any other color you want. So if this is right for you call now.
Gerrit SW11
Has this ever happened to you?
You get to the ice arena and then you realize something of your hockey gear is at home. You have to wait all practice for your mom or dad to get back to the hockey rink.
Don’t you, parents, hate it when you have to drive all the way back home?
It happened to me!
I think this is the solution for you.
A hockey bag that will remind you to pack up all of your hockey gear.
There is a computer system that you can customize your own reminders.
It’s the future, so when you need your stick at the end it tells you “ stick stick get your stick”
I think you should buy it now at only $150.99 for a limited time at these retailers.
Thomas j21
What would we do with out electricity? It is almost responsible for all inventions past it’s invention. Because the car has electricity in the radio, the buildings have light, electricity planes, electricity, TV, electricity. Next time you’re in a store and you see a light you should think of Thomas Edison the creator of electricity.
Kevin SW6
Tirerd of bying over pricd thing's over and over agan I got gest the thing you can by a card for a lot of mony sating at $577.00 but when you get one you mad the bast dicshon of yur life becuse when you want somthing you can just skan it and get aything for free.
J.P. J14
Dear Ms. Powell,
An invention is a great joy of life. You can make anything you want to that does not exist. I have many inventions I want to make. Here’s one of them:
The super duper extreme horse-maker!
Let me explain how this works. First, you type in what type of horse you want to come out, and there is a very big button on this machine and when you press the button, the horse comes out. You can ride the horse anywhere you want to. Just kiss the horse 3 times and then you tell the horse where you want to go. It can go any speed you want it to go. It can go as slow as a turtle, or as fast as a car! Or it could go just the right amount. If you want the horse to stop, just spank the horse 3 times. And it will stop in 2 milliseconds. If you want the horse to disappear, say thank you very much and it will disappear in no time. Now, start doing it all over again!
Maria J4#5
Cleaning your home is a waste of time - you can clean your home when you could have "The Viper!," the cleaning robot. It can get out the toughest spots, sweep up the mess, it sucks up alot of dirt and cleans glass. It has 16 attachments and it can go up to 10 miles an hour. It even has a motorized signal so it knows if it is close to the edge of the wall. It can talk to you in any language and it is only $1000!! This is something you can't miss!!! Buy it today...
patrick sw4 Vll
This is a must item, the portable cookie oven .Image if you had this item and you had a craving for cookies. You could go camping, tailgating or an instant party with your friends. Did you forget cookies for your kid’s school birthday treat, or your favorite cousin suddenly gets sick? You could instantly make your own treats. It would come in any of your favorite colors, red, blue, gray, pink and black. It is going to look like a miniature oven but with faster cooking abilities. Treat yourself, family and friends with delicious warm squishy cookies instantly by buying my awesome ACM, automative cookie machine.
Braxton #18 SW
My invention is a robot that does your work for you!when you get alot of work you can just put it in and it does everything for you and it's always the right ansers. It also is very friendly! It also pay's the bill's for you. It can even come as a dog, cat,even a monkey,ect. this can do enything!
And even if you call now you will get it 50% off. So place your order now.
Sarah sw2.
The zapper
Are you tired of waiting in traffic? Are you tired of waiting for your mom? Well, now you don’t have to wait anymore. Now you just need the zapper. Just tell the zapper where you want to go and it takes you there in only 3 seconds! Are you worried about pollution? Do you want to help the environment? Well, the zapper is the answer.
This is the fastest, easiest travel. With the zapper, you are transformed into microwaves, and are transported via telephones lines and then, recreated at your destination.
Feel free to travel anywhere in the continental US or Canada. If air travel scares you, the zapper is for you. This is the safest way to get anyplace.
Parents, are you sick of taking your kids to all their activities? Well, the zapper is for you. Complete with a remote unit. From the convenience of your own computer, you can bring your kids home a the touch of a button.
Everyone needs a zapper. Get yours today at Target, K-Mart and Barnes and Noble.
BenF.J7
Are you tired of doing your homework? Here is a invention that will do your homework . I call it the smartical. It’s a pencil that knows all the answers. You read it the question and it tells you the answer. The teachers will like it for hard answers. Call now and you will get two for $10.99.
Garrettw SW #23
The cleaning camera
Ever think your house is just too much of a mess? Ever think you just can’t keep cleaning this up? Well it’s your lucky day! For you can use the extraordinary cleaning camera!!!!! A normal camera cannot do a job like this! All you have to do is download a cleaning mode of a picture of the room that you want clean, and when your room gets dirty, you just take a picture of it. Go to the “see your picture and change it” setting, and you look for the picture you toke before and push the o.k. button. Then you will see a blinding and almost terrifying flash of light, and when you open your eyes, the room will be clean!!!!! You can also plug the camera in to your computer and scan in a drawing of what you want your room to look like. This extraordinary camera can also be use for remodeling!!!! Let say you have a dirty and out of date bedroom you need to clean up and remodel. You just take the picture you drew/ found and download it in to your cleaning camera, and take one little picture and your work is done!!! It saves lots of time and energy to!!! You can also use this out side. So come buy your cleaning camera today!!!!!!!!
Cristiana SW#12
The solar car,
Do hate spending hundreds of dollars on gas? Or just like nature? Don’t like pollutant .take the solar car for a spin. You got to go places were the gas prices rise count on the solar to make the trip. If it’s not sunny outside no problem just push a button and you’re on battery power .And lots more feacher’s than a mini van and lots of uses. At top speed 75mph it’s as fast as car for under $10.000 is a great price plus you can get them in a minicoper As many stiles as cars so no more trying to put solar cells on top of your car that takes all year long hop over, forget about buying a car or mini couper .When you can buy one with solar cells on top. Evan j25
Are you ready to go on a long airplane trip and worried that your ears might pop when the plane takes off or lands? Its happened to me so I invented air muffs. Air muffs are like socks with air that keep the pressure from the airplane from getting in your ears. There is an elastic string that keeps the air muffs together so you don’t lose them and it keeps them on your ears better. They also are used to keep your ears warm on a bitter cold day when you want to play out side or to keep your ears warm in the house. They come in 50,000 colors and they are not expensive. Buy it today!
Estee #25
Mme powell, my invention is going to be a bike/car/house. If you press a button it folds up into square as small as a marbel. If you did not want to take it with you, you could put it on safety mode which put all your valuables in a vault.
nickj2
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