Writing Conclusions and Frederick Douglass

This lesson teaches how to effectively conclude an informative essay by restating main points. It uses the example of Frederick Douglass's life to illustrate the process. The writing process is reviewed, emphasizing the importance of a structured essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion. The core lesson involves three steps: restating the topic, summarizing key points, and crafting a concluding sentence. The lesson concludes with a review of these steps and the importance of a well-crafted conclusion.

What is the main focus of the lesson on writing an effective conclusion?

• How to choose a topic for an essay

• How to write body paragraphs

• How to conclude an essay by restating main points

• How to start an essay

Which of the following is NOT a step in the writing process for responding to an essay prompt?

• Reading and analyzing the text

• Ignoring the audience

• Generating ideas and planning

• Drafting and revising

What is the first step in drafting a conclusion?

• Adding new information

• Crafting a concluding sentence

• Restating the topic using different wording

• Summarizing key points

How did Mistress Hugh impact Frederick Douglass according to the example?

• She discouraged him from learning

• She introduced him to the idea of education

• She was indifferent to his education

• She taught him to write

What strategy did Frederick Douglass use to learn to read?

• He taught himself using books

• He used poor white boys as reading teachers

• He attended a formal school

• He learned from his parents

What did Frederick Douglass learn from reading the 'Columbian Orator'?

• How to write essays

• The importance of silence

• The idea that a slave could debate against slavery

• The history of America

What was the impact of Sheridan's speech on Frederick Douglass?

• It had no impact on him

• It convinced him to support slavery

• It made him indifferent to slavery

• It convinced him that slavery was a violation of human rights

What did Frederick Douglass decide after his encounter with the Irishmen?

• To write a book

• To become a teacher

• To run away and escape slavery

• To stay in slavery

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in an essay?

• To introduce new ideas

• To wrap up all the ideas in the paragraph

• To start a new topic

• To confuse the reader

What is the final step in writing a conclusion according to the lesson?

• Adding new arguments

• Crafting a concluding sentence

• Summarizing the essay

• Restating the introduction