Effective Conclusion Writing Strategies

The video tutorial explains how to write a conclusion for an informative essay, emphasizing the importance of restating the claim and explaining its significance. It suggests starting by paraphrasing the claim and expanding the conclusion by answering questions about the story's importance or its application to life. The tutorial also discusses rephrasing the introduction and provides an example using 'The House on Mango Street'.

Why is a conclusion considered important in an informative essay?

• It introduces new information.

• It summarizes the main points and reinforces the essay's purpose.

• It provides a detailed analysis of the topic.

• It includes a bibliography.

What is the role of 'fluff' in a conclusion according to the transcript?

• To add unnecessary details.

• To repeat the main points in a meaningful way.

• To introduce new arguments.

• To confuse the reader.

What is one way to start a conclusion if you're unsure how to begin?

• Add a quote from a famous author.

• Repeat or paraphrase your main claim.

• Introduce a new argument.

• Include a personal anecdote.

What is the purpose of paraphrasing your claim in the conclusion?

• To confuse the reader.

• To introduce a counterargument.

• To avoid sounding repetitive while reinforcing the main idea.

• To make it sound more complex.

What is the first step suggested for writing a conclusion?

• Add a quote from another author.

• Introduce a new topic.

• Include a personal story.

• Repeat or paraphrase the main claim.

Which question can help expand your conclusion?

• Who is the author of the essay?

• How is this important to the story?

• What is the main theme of the essay?

• What is the word count of the essay?

What should you do if you choose to answer a question in your conclusion?

• Add more questions without answers.

• Ignore the question and focus on the introduction.

• Pick one question and answer it thoroughly.

• Answer all possible questions.

What is the significance of answering a question in your conclusion?

• It provides a deeper understanding of the essay's importance.

• It helps to introduce new arguments.

• It confuses the reader.

• It makes the essay longer.

What is a potential downside of rephrasing the entire introduction in the conclusion?

• It may confuse the reader.

• It could introduce new information.

• It might sound repetitive.

• It can make the essay too long.

What is essential to include in a conclusion to make it effective?

• A repetition of the claim and its importance.

• A summary of the introduction.

• A list of references.

• A new argument.