Conclusion Paragraph

​Conclusion Paragraph

By Ondrai Staley

Multiple Choice

Who does our football team play in this Fridays homecoming game?

• Farmington

• Pontiac

• Lake Orion

• Southfield

 Purpose of a Conclusion

Wraps up the essay and gives the reader a sense of closure.

Purpose of a Conclusion

Leaves the reader with a final thought, impression, or call to action.

Multiple Choice

What is one purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

• 
  To introduce new arguments

• 
  To repeat the introduction word-for-word

• To add unrelated information

• 
  To wrap up the essay and give the reader a sense of closure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should a conclusion NOT do?

• Remind the reader of the main points

• Leave the reader with a final thought

• Repeat the main points word-for-word

• Give a sense of closure

Multiple Choice

This company has a mermaid as its logo

• Red Lobster

• Disney

• Starbucks

• Ocean Prime

Key Parts of a Conclusion

1. Restate the Thesis
   Use different words than the introduction.

2. Summarize Main Points
   Briefly go over the key arguments or evidence you used.
   Keep it short (2-3 sentences).
   
   

Closing Statement

1. A final thought that connects the essay to a bigger idea.
   

2. Options for a strong closing:
   
   

   • Call to action (what should the reader do/think?)
     
     

   • Prediction (what could happen in the future?)
     
     

   • Reflection (why does this topic matter?)
     
     

Multiple Choice

What is one thing you should NOT do in a conclusion?

• Summarize your points

• Restate your thesis

• End with a final thought

• 
  End with 'That’s why my essay is about...'

Multiple Choice

This weeks Homecoming Dance will be located at

• The Marriott in Southfield

• The Radisson Hotel in Oak Park

• The Radisson Hotel in Southfield

• The Westin in Southfield

Multiple Choice

What is one thing you should NOT do in a conclusion?

• Introduce brand new arguments or evidence

• Summarize your points

• 
  Restate your thesis

• End with a final thought

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning as amicable?

• hostile

• pleasant

• harmless

• prevaricate