Conclusion Paragraph Structure and Elements

The video tutorial guides students through writing the conclusion paragraph of a TDA (Text-Dependent Analysis) essay. It covers three main components: rephrasing the thesis, writing synthesis sentences, and crafting a call to action. The instructor provides examples and pauses for students to complete each step, emphasizing the importance of summarizing body paragraphs and persuading the reader. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the steps and encourages students to reflect on their writing process.

What should you have ready before starting the conclusion paragraph?

• Your organizer

• A calculator

• A dictionary

• A thesaurus

What is the first part of the conclusion paragraph?

• Synthesis sentences

• Rephrased thesis

• Introduction

• Call to action

How should you begin your rephrased thesis?

• In summary

• In conclusion

• To begin with

• Firstly

What is the purpose of synthesis sentences?

• To summarize the body paragraphs

• To provide definitions

• To introduce new topics

• To list references

How many sentences should the synthesis section contain?

• Four to five

• One to two

• Two to three

• Three to four

What is the final part of the conclusion paragraph?

• Introduction

• Synthesis sentences

• Rephrased thesis

• Call to action

What is the main goal of a call to action?

• To summarize the essay

• To challenge the reader to think or act

• To introduce new evidence

• To provide a bibliography

In the call to action, who should you address?

• The teacher

• The editor

• The reader

• The author

What should you do after writing the call to action?

• Add more body paragraphs

• Recap the conclusion steps

• Review the introduction

• Start a new essay

What phrase should you use to start your conclusion?

• In conclusion

• In summary

• To summarize

• To conclude