Concluding Sentences

Read the paragraph and select the best conclusion.
  Everyone thinks puppies are cute, but having a puppy requires time,  patience and training.  A puppy has lots of energy and needs to be walked and played with everyday, often more than once a day. He needs to learn to use the bathroom outside not inside. This training requires a lot of patience. He also needs to learn basic commands like sit, stay, and heal.

• I think everyone should have a puppy.
• Looking back, I wish I had a puppy.
• In brief, although puppies are cute, there are a lot of responsibilities to having one.
• Therefore, you must train your puppy well.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Colors reflect a person's moods. Yellow is a happy color. It is the color of the sun. Red shows an angry feeling. It is the color of fire and it just feels angry.Blue is the color of sadness. We often say "I have the blues" when we are depressed. Pink reflects excitement. People often where pink in the gym when they are exercising.

• That is to say, different colors make us feel happy, sad, angry or excited.
• Therefore, colors can reflect different feelings.
• I like wearing clothes of different colors to reflect how I feel.
• What colors do you like to wear?

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Farmers’ Markets are lively and great fun to attend. Some markets have local musicians perform music. Local food vendors also sell their fabulous foods. The best part, however, is the huge selection of delicious produce from local farmers and gardeners.

• Everyone should visit the Farmer's Market.
• I love eating food from the Farmer's Market.
• I go to the Farmer's Market every week.
• Music at the Farmer's Market is often cheap to buy.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Skiing on the mountain is great exercise. While sitting on the chairlift may not be very strenuous, once the skier begins descending the hill, s/he is using lots of energy. It takes great leg strength to keep the proper position. Also, skiers must use strength to keep the skis straight and forward. Furthermore, turning and weaving uses many muscles in the legs and back.

• If you want good exercise, try skiing.
• I love to ski.
• Skiing is difficult.
• Skiing is something you should do.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Books are like windows to the world, and that is why reading is my favorite hobby. I first fell in love with books at the age of 5, when I was first learning to read. My mother gave me the book Green Eggs and Ham and helped me read it. She bought this book at a grocery store. As I grew older, I discovered famous authors and different kinds of stories. Recently, I read all of the Harry Potter books, and these are now my favorite books. The Harry Potter movies are very good, too.

• Finally, I am going to read "Spare Parts".
• When I go to college, I hope to major in literature and continue exploring the wonderful world of books
• Because I love books, I joined a book club.
• I hope my children will love books, too.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3