Closing sentence

What is a Closing Sentence?

• The first line in the first paragraph.

• The last sentence in a paragraph.

What does a Closing Sentence do?

• Introduces a new character.

• Tells you about the topic

• It restates the main idea of your paragraph.

The Closing sentence ..... (check all that apply)

• Contains the topic sentence of the essay

• Brings closure to the essay

• Briefly restates the main ideas without repeating the same words in the introduction.

• May end in a strong statement and reminds the reader what was said about the topic

• Longest section of the essay

True or False: The Closing sentence states the main idea of the topic

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: The Closing summarizes the main idea or the feelings of the paragraph

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which is an example of a closing sentence?

• Finally, a camp fire can be enjoyable for the whole family.

• If you want to build a camp fire you need to follow several precautions.

Choose the correct answer for the sentences 7-10:

Clearly, a little preparation can go a long way when cooking food outside.

• Closing Sentence

• Topic Sentence

• Neither

Although pizza and burgers are both delicious, pizza is better for a variety of reasons.

• Closing Sentence
• Topic Sentence
• Neither

In conclusion, remembering these simple steps will make voting a little easier.

• Closing Sentence
• Topic Sentence
• Neither

First, it's hard to concentrate when cell phones keep buzzing during class.

• Closing Sentence
• Topic Sentence
• Neither