Effective Conclusion Strategies

The video tutorial teaches how to strengthen a concluding paragraph by incorporating a call to action. It emphasizes the importance of motivating readers to take action rather than just agreeing with the argument. The tutorial outlines steps to encourage action, such as reflecting on the consequences of inaction and revising the conclusion to include an effective warning. It provides examples of revising a concluding paragraph to engage readers and highlights the significance of addressing the audience directly.

What is one way to make an argument more compelling?

• By reflecting on the consequences of inaction

• By ignoring the consequences of inaction

• By summarizing the main points

• By using complex vocabulary

What is the main purpose of a call to action?

• To conclude the essay

• To summarize the argument

• To provide background information

• To motivate others to take up the cause

What happens if a call to action is not included?

• The argument becomes stronger

• The reader may not know what to do next

• The argument will be more persuasive

• The reader will automatically take action

What is the first step in encouraging action from the reader?

• Providing a detailed summary

• Ignoring the reader's perspective

• Asking what will happen if the argument goes unnoticed

• Listing all possible solutions

Why is it important to provide reasons for the reader to pay attention?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the argument longer

• To distract from the main point

• To ensure the reader understands the argument's importance

What should be included in a revised conclusion?

• A personal anecdote

• An effective warning

• A list of unrelated facts

• A detailed history of the topic

What was the original issue with the example concluding paragraph?

• It was too detailed

• It lacked a call to action

• It was too long

• It included too many examples

What is a potential consequence of students not asking for better lunches?

• Students will become more independent

• Students will be happier and healthier

• Students will struggle in school

• Students will have more free time

What should you check when revising your final sentence?

• That it addresses the reader

• That it uses complex words

• That it is the longest sentence

• That it includes a joke

What might be a useful way to end a conclusion?

• With a personal story

• With a detailed summary of the introduction

• With a list of unrelated topics

• With a direct question to the audience