Major dramatic questions in digital stories about the history of an invention

Speaking out loud through writing … about an invention!

REMEMBER! Major Dramatic Questions can be stated or simply implied!

Here are some examples of explicitly stated Major Dramatic Questions in digital stories about inventions! Study them and think of a Major Dramatic Question for your own story ...

• How did the invention of the printing press revolutionize the dissemination of knowledge and impact literacy rates?
• What were the key challenges faced by inventors like Thomas Edison in developing the light bulb, and how did they overcome them?
• How did the invention of the steam engine transform transportation and industrial production during the Industrial Revolution?
• What societal impacts did the invention of the internet have on communication, commerce, and information sharing?
• What motivated Alexander Graham Bell to invent the telephone, and how did it change human interaction and communication?
• How did the development of the assembly line by Henry Ford revolutionize manufacturing processes and shape modern industry?

• What were the scientific and technological breakthroughs that led to the invention of the airplane, and how did it change the world?
• What cultural and societal impacts did the invention of the television have on entertainment, news dissemination, and communication?
• How did the invention of the transistor pave the way for the digital revolution and the rise of modern electronics?
• What challenges did inventors face in creating the first practical versions of the computer, and how did these machines evolve over time to become ubiquitous in modern society?