09/12/2025 Argument Essay: Concluding Paragraph

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have a strong conclusion in an argument essay?

• It helps to convince the audience.

• It allows you to introduce new arguments.

• It makes the essay longer.

• It is not necessary for a good essay.

Multiple Select

You conclusion should include...

• Any information not yet addressed

• Call to action

• a summary of key points

• Restated Thesis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a boring repetition and a fresh restatement of a thesis in an essay conclusion?

• A boring repetition uses the same words as the original thesis, while a fresh restatement rephrases the idea in new language.

• A boring repetition introduces new information, while a fresh restatement summarizes the essay.

• A boring repetition is shorter than a fresh restatement.

• A boring repetition is more persuasive than a fresh restatement.

Multiple Choice

Based on the given examples, what can you infer is the main advantage of using a connected summary instead of a simple list when concluding an argument essay?

• It makes the conclusion longer, and the longest answer is always the best answer.

• It connects the key points to show their relationship to the thesis.

• It introduces new information to help the reader better understand you.

Multiple Select

What are the different types of calls to action mentioned in the notes?

• Challenge the Reader

• Pose a Final Question

• Look to the Future

• Issue a Warning

Labelling

Directions: Identify each of the following Call to Action types as, “Challenge”, “Question”, “Future”, or “Warning”.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Question

Future

Challenge

Warning

Dropdown

Fill in the blank: According to the lesson, you should avoid starting your conclusion with the phrase ​

Select answer

because it is considered boring and ineffective.

Draw

Directions: Write TR, S, or C next to each section to identify Thesis Restatement, Summary, or Call to Action. Alternatively you may create a color-coded key and highlight each section.

Multiple Choice

According to the lesson, what are the three essential parts of a strong conclusion in an argument essay?

• Restate thesis, summarize key points, call to action

• Introduce new evidence, restate thesis, add a quote

• Summarize introduction, add a personal story, call to action

• Restate thesis, add statistics, summarize introduction

Poll

How confident do you feel about writing your conclusion?

• Very confident

• Somewhat confident

• I'm still a little lost