to explain why Cassidy wanted to make her invention

to explain why Cassidy has so many crayons

to explain who helped Cassidy to become an inventor

to explain what color of crayon Cassidy likes best

She noticed that all of her crayons were broken. (paragraph 1)

Cassidy knew that her invention would make many young artists happy. (paragraph 3)

Eventually so many crayon holders were sold that Cassidy was able to pay for most of her college education out of her earnings. (paragraph 3)

Cassidy’s invention encourages others to waste less. (paragraph 4)

And she had an idea. (paragraph 1)

The ends of the tubes fit tightly around the crayons. (paragraph 2)

It could also hold a small broken one. (paragraph 2)

Cassidy’s invention is a brilliant idea. (paragraph 4)

Making improvements

Sharing with others

Wishing for success

Planning for the future

To show that the trampoline was invented many years ago

To show that the trampoline can be used for different purposes

To show that people enjoy watching others use trampolines

To show that people can perform together on a trampoline

The 2000 Olympic Games included a trampoline event for the first time. George Nissen, the inventor of the trampoline, always dreamed that his invention would one day be used in the Olympics.

In high school George Nissen was a diver and gymnast. After watching a trapeze artist, he decided to make a bouncer in his garage. However, it did not work as he expected.

The trampoline was invented by George Nissen, an athlete who wanted a new way to practice his skills. When Nissen began selling trampolines, many people bought them and used them for a variety of purposes.

As a teenager George Nissen invented a bouncer he could use to jump on. He shared the bouncer with swimmers and divers at a swimming camp. They used the bouncer to practice flips and twists.

To compare how different types of athletes use Nissen’s invention

To show that Nissen’s invention is still enjoyable and useful for many people

To describe how Nissen feels about his invention years after he made it

To explain when Nissen’s invention was first used in the Olympics

Only the crayon holders were made while the inventor was in college.

Only the crayon holders help make a common object easier to use.

Only the crayon holders can be used to help improve a skill.

Only the crayon holders can be used by children.

Cassidy found it easy to sell her product, but Nissen found it difficult.

Cassidy was not happy with her invention at first, but Nissen was pleased with his at first.

Cassidy got the idea for her invention at a public event, but Nissen thought of his idea at home.

Cassidy made her product to avoid waste, but Nissen made his for exercise

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” tells about a short period in Cassidy’s life. “Bouncing Around” describes several years of Nissen’s life.

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” explains many benefits of Cassidy’s product. “Bouncing Around” suggests that there is only one benefit from using Nissen’s product.

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” describes the steps Cassidy used to make her invention. “Bouncing Around” does not tell how Nissen made his invention.

“The Broken-Crayon Solution” shows that Cassidy had many interests as a child. “Bouncing Around” shows Nissen had only one interest.

One day 11-year-old Cassidy Goldstein was trying to work on an art project.

She noticed that all of her crayons were broken.

Then Cassidy found some plastic tubes used to hold single-cut flowers.

She would make her own crayon holders.