Conclusion

What is the minimum number of sentences required in a conclusion paragraph?

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 7

Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• The horse was white.

• The horse was sleepy.

• The horse was excited.

• The horse was calm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

As his mother honked the horn outside, Tom ran down the stairs, buttoning his shirt.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• Tom liked to run.

• Tom was hurrying.

• Tom was hungry.

• It was raining.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

As she sat on the front porch, Lulu wiped the sweat from her face and took another drink of water.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• It was cold.

• A storm was coming.

• Lulu lives in Michigan.

• It was hot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.

The line of voters at the voting place grew larger, but no one wanted to leave, although the wait would be very long. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• The voters were interested in the election.

• There was going to be a riot.

• The election workers were gone.

• The voters were being paid.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation. At the end of each school day, Miss Simmons would sweep the floor, empty the trash, arrange the desks and clean the board in her classroom. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

• The school was too poor to hire a janitor.

• Miss Simmons like to have her room clean.

• Miss Simmons had nothing else to do.

• The students were messy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read this draft of Devon's letter. Which of these sentences is the BEST conclusion for this letter?

• I hope you consider giving to this very worthy cause.

• People should be helping the school more often.

• I know you have a busy schedule, but maybe you could fit in our event.

• You should give us money because our school has done a lot for the community.

The conclusion of an argumentative essay should...

• Summarize the main points of your argument

• Repeat all the evidence you quoted in your body paragraphs

• Include lots of quotes...the more the better!

• Focus on the opposite point of view and why it is wrong

Which sentence is the BEST conclusion for this speech?

• Swainsboro never does anything I like, so I hope you do this.

• Please consider my request as it would greatly benefit our community.

• I do not want to go to school if you refuse to put in sidewalks.

• The middle school students will be upset if they don't get sidewalks.

You are writing an essay on the health benefits of eating vegetables. Which sentence would make the BEST concluding statement for your essay?

• Carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A.

• Vegetables are a key part of an overall healthy diet.

• Some kids do not like vegetables, but they should eat them regardless.

• There are many delicious ways to prepare vegetables.