Writing A concluding paragraph

How to Write a Concluding
Paragraph for a Biography

Vocabulary
List

Labeling

Math the words to their definitions

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biography

later years

legacy

inspire (verb)

memorable

transition

conclusion

What is a Conclusion?

● A conclusion is the

last part of your
biography.

● It gives a nice

goodbye to the
reader.

● It should be 2 to 3

sentences long.

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long.

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part

biography

goodbye

sentences

Start with a Transition Word

●Use words like "Finally," or "In
conclusion," to start.

●These words tell the reader you
are finishing up.

●Can you think of other transition
words?

Multiple Choice

_________, Jacques Cousteau spent his later years sharing his love for the ocean until his passing in 1997. His pioneering work in underwater exploration continues to inspire scientists and enthusiasts around the globe.

• In Conclusion,

• During
• After

Talk About Later Years

● Mention what happened to the person in

their later years.

● For example,
● "Jacques Cousteau continued to explore

until 1997."

● Why is it important to share their later

years?

Multiple Choice

Mention what happened to the person in their later years.

For example, 

• Jacques Cousteau continued to explore until 1997.

• Jacques Cousteau was born in 1960.

Discuss Their Legacy

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Write about how they are
remembered today.

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Example:

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"His work inspires ocean lovers
everywhere."

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Questions to think about:
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Did their work inspire people?

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Can we still see their impact?

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Did they invent something we
see today?

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Did they change their country?

Tips for a Great
Conclusion

● Keep it short and sweet:

just 2 to 3 sentences!

● Make it memorable:

why is their story
important?

● Use simple words to be

clear and easy to
understand.

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Example Conclusion

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, Jacques Cousteau spent his ​

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years sharing his love for the ocean until his ​

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in 1997. His pioneering work in underwater ​

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continues to ​

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scientists and enthusiasts around the world.

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conclusion

later

death

exploration

inspire