Timed Informational Writing Spring

In a 2005 marketing research study, teens cited writing as one of their main creative outlets. They also said their "ideal" activity is reading a book, followed by exercising and shopping. Although the teens surveyed said that reading is an "ideal" activity, they admitted that they're actually much more likely to spend their free time surfing the Internet, watching TV, and listening to music.

Think carefully about the impact technology has on teenager's lives.

Write an essay explaining why new technology is so important to teenagers.

Be sure to - 

clearly state your thesis

organize and develop your ideas effectively

choose your words carefully

edit your writing for grammar