This week, we will be spending some time discovering how to write a quality Purpose and Improvement paragraph. Below are some tips and two examples that we will analyze. Please feel to refer to these as you begin to write your paragraphs.
DISPLAY BOARD INFO.
Here are a few tips on how to write the paragraphs for your display board -
‘Purpose’ paragraph:
The first sentence should say The purpose of my invention is.....
Explain why you chose to invent this item. Make sure you are very clear and list the reasons why you made this. This paragraph should be at least 5 sentences, if not more, to make sure you explain what the purpose is of you invention.
‘Improvement to quality of life’ paragraph:
The first sentence should say My (name of invention) will improve the quality of life by.....
The rest of the sentences should include specific examples of how it makes peoples’ lives better and easier. This paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long, if not more, to make sure you include how it improves the quality of life of all types of people.
‘How it works’ paragraph:
The first sentence should say My (name of invention) works like this....
Then go on to explain how your invention works and what it does. Be very descriptive and give details. Imagine that you are explaining this to a young person so you will need to be very clear in your description. This paragraph should be at least 5 sentences, if not more, to thoroughly explain how your invention works.
Examples:
Purpose
The purpose of my (name of invention) is to help babies keep their blanket with them at all times. The two loops in the belt make it easy for babies to keep their favorite blanket and sippy cup with them at all times. As you know, a baby can get very cranky if they don't have their security blanket nearby, so it's important to assist them in keeping this valuable item so close as possible. Also, by keeping the blanket off the floor it helps to prevent germs from getting on the blanket and in the sippy cup. In addition, the ( name of invention) keeps the sippy cup from getting stepped on or tripping someone. Your baby will be happier and healthier with the (name of invention)!
Improvement
My (name of invention) will improve the quality of life by helping a baby stay germ free and become more independent. The (name of invention) will provide the baby with comfort knowing the blanket is close by and within reach. Keeping the blanket off of the ground will keep parents from always having to pick up the blanket for their child. Keeping the blanket off the ground will prevent the spread of germs and will help keep the baby healthy. This will help the family save money as they will not need to visit the doctor's office so often. The holder for the sippy cup will also help prevent the spread of germs by preventing the baby from sharing their sippy cup with others. Every parent needs a (name of invention) and so does every daycare facility. Get yours today!
Timeline
for the
Inventors’ Congress Project
November/ December 2012 – Introduce Inventors’ Congress during science classes. Students begin to generate ideas for creating an invention.
Week of December 10th- Invention Logs are discussed and sent home.
December 17th – Students turn in their Invention Plan/Proposal and share it with their classmates. Invention Logs are passed out and students begin working on them.
December 18th –Students begin rough draft of their Purpose paragraph. Parents edit rough draft.
December 20th – Students begin rough draft of their Improvement paragraph. Parents edit rough draft.
December 21st – Students begin creating their invention at home and complete it over the break (students may type paragraphs at home).
January 2nd- Students return ready to type up the final draft of their Purpose and Improvement paragraphs.
January 4th- Students begin rough draft of their “How It Works” paragraph. Parents edit rough draft.
January 7th – Students type final draft of “How It Works” paragraph.
January 8th- Students begin “assembling” their display boards at home.
January 11th- Students finish answering all the questions in the Inventors’ Log
January 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, and 24th– Students submit and present their Inventions, Logs, and display boards to the class based on sign up schedule
January 25th – Inventors’ Congress in the PV gym.
