How to Write a Conclusion

Which sentence would be an ineffective way to end a conclusion paragraph?

• This essay demonstrates the importance of hard work and determination.

• So, that’s basically everything I wanted to say.

• Ultimately, we all have a role in making our communities better places to live.

• Remember, even small actions can lead to significant change.

Where is your conclusion?

• The 1st paragraph

• The end of a body paragraph

• The end of the essay 

• Both 2 and 3

The last paragraph of an essay; includes a modified thesis, modified focus and a challenge to the reader

• Grabber

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Thesis Statement

Why do you need to restate what you wrote in your essay in your conclusion?

• So that you can seem smart

• So that you can check your answers

• So that you can remind your readers of your claims and evidence

• So you can practice writing better essays next time

A _______ is the last sentence of your essay and should leave the reader with something to think about. 

• thesis statement 

• hook

• clincher

• transition

Your conclusion should include all of the following EXCEPT

• a restatement of your thesis statement

• a transition sentence

• a re-connection with your lead

• supporting details

Which part should the sentence be:

"In short, I think we really need to take actions immediately in order to raise the environmental awareness of students in our school."?

• introduction

• body

• conclusion

What is the purpose of Concluding Sentence?

• To restate the topic or claim

• To give your opinion

• To give supporting evidence

• To introduce a topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for writing a conclusion?

• Summarizing the main points

• Introducing new evidence

• Restating the thesis

• Ending with a call to action

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

• To introduce new arguments

• To restate the thesis and main points

• To provide detailed examples

• To present statistical data