Introduction and Conclusions

What does that mean your conclusion paragraph should include? Choose TWO.

• A sentence to summarize each detail paragraph

• Transitions

• New information

• My name and class period

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.

Is it a good idea to copy your introduction paragraph thesis statement word-for-word in your conclusion paragraph?

• Yes, of course!

• No way.

Should your conclusion sound exactly like your introduction?

• yes

• maybe

• no

The following things are needed in order to form a strong concluding sentence EXCEPT:

• General idea that readers can relate to

• Cite evidence: "with a direct quote like this."

• Directly relates to the topic and what the essay is about.

• Call to action or why your topic is important

In your conclusion you should restate your thesis.

• True

• False

In an essay on study skills that uses this chart for support, which sentence provides the BEST concluding statement?

• Test review is an integral part of improving test scores.

• Jetser scores well with or without preparation.

• Peter and Darline need more study skills than the others.

• Preparation does not make a significance difference in test scores.

What is the primary purpose of an introduction in an essay?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To introduce the main idea and engage the reader

• To summarize the entire essay

• To present the conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong conclusion?

• Restates the thesis

• Introduces new arguments

• Summarizes key points

• Provides a final thought

What should a good introduction include?

• A detailed conclusion

• A hook to grab attention

• A list of references

• A summary of the conclusion