Conclusion Paragraph

When I put my argument in NEW words in my concluding paragraph, I am writing my...

• Restated Thesis

• Mic Drop

• Why Care?

• Topic Sentence

What's one thing I need to do when I create my  "why care" in my concluding paragraph?

• State your reasons/mini-claims

• Tell your reader what they can do to create change

• Explain why this issue should matter to your reader

• Keep explaining your issue

What is the purpose of the mic drop part of your concluding paragraph?

• Make the reader wonder why they listened to you for so long

• Give them a statistic that makes them wonder

• Make the reader want to take action

This is the section of your concluding paragraph where you explain how this issue is important to our communities, society, and the world.

• why care?

• restated thesis

• mic drop

• topic sentence

What is the primary purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?

• To introduce new ideas for discussion.

• To restate the main points and provide closure.

• To include detailed evidence from outside sources.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

Which of the following should NOT be included in a conclusion paragraph?

• A restatement of the thesis.

• A summary of the main ideas.

• New and unrelated information.

• A closing thought or call to action.

Why is it important to restate the thesis in the conclusion paragraph?

• To remind the reader of the essay’s main argument.

• To provide new evidence supporting the thesis.

• To explain why the thesis was not addressed in the essay.

• To make the essay longer.

What is the best way to connect the conclusion paragraph to the introduction?

• Use the exact same wording as the introduction.

• Add a new argument related to the introduction.

• Refer back to a key idea or hook from the introduction.

• Ignore the introduction completely.

Which technique can make a conclusion paragraph more impactful?

• Including a rhetorical question.

• Repeating the introduction word-for-word.

• Leaving the reader with an unresolved question.

• Listing unrelated facts about the topic.

What should a writer avoid when writing a conclusion paragraph?

• Summarizing the key points.

• Restating the thesis in different words.

• Adding strong and clear final thoughts.

• Introducing entirely new arguments or evidence.