Creating Strong Conclusions in Writing

This lesson teaches how to create strong endings for narratives by showing the reader how you feel. It reviews the five steps of the writing process, focusing on revising and writing conclusions. Using a writing prompt about a special person, the lesson highlights common mistakes in conclusions and provides steps to write a strong ending. An example about the instructor's brother is used to demonstrate developing a conclusion based on personal feelings. The lesson concludes with a recap of the steps to ensure a strong narrative ending.

What is the main goal of this lesson?

• To learn how to start a story

• To understand the writing process

• To brainstorm ideas for writing

• To create strong endings by expressing feelings

Which step in the writing process involves generating ideas?

• Revising

• Understanding the prompt

• Writing sentences

• Brainstorming

What is the writing prompt used in the lesson?

• Discuss your future goals

• Describe your favorite hobby

• Write about a memorable time with a special person

• Explain a historical event

What common mistake do writers make according to the lesson?

• Not understanding the prompt

• Not brainstorming enough

• Not planning their writing

• Not writing a special conclusion

What is the first step in creating a strong conclusion?

• Understanding the prompt

• Writing the ending

• Brainstorming ideas

• Re-reading the draft

How should a writer reflect on their feelings about the subject?

• By writing a summary

• By listing facts about the person

• By asking how they feel about the person

• By describing the setting

What does the narrator feel about their brother Sam?

• Sam is annoying

• Sam is a great basketball player

• Sam is going to stay home

• Sam is not supportive

What does the narrator hope to do with Sam in the future?

• Start a business together

• Attend the same college

• Go to an NBA game together

• Play basketball together

What is the final step in writing a strong conclusion?

• Understanding the prompt

• Revising the entire essay

• Writing an ending that shows feelings

• Brainstorming new ideas

What have you learned in this lesson?

• How to brainstorm effectively

• How to create strong endings by showing feelings

• How to start a story

• How to write a thesis statement