W1e - Conclusions

Read this draft of Devon's letter. Which of these sentences is the BEST conclusion for this letter?

• I hope you consider giving to this very worthy cause.

• People should be helping the school more often.

• I know you have a busy schedule, but maybe you could fit in our event.

• You should give us money because our school has done a lot for the community.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which sentence is the BEST conclusion for this speech?

• Swainsboro never does anything I like, so I hope you do this.

• Please consider my request as it would greatly benefit our community.

• I do not want to go to school if you refuse to put in sidewalks.

• The middle school students will be upset if they don't get sidewalks.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

You are writing an essay on the health benefits of eating vegetables. Which sentence would make the BEST concluding statement for your essay?

• Carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A.

• Vegetables are a key part of an overall healthy diet.

• Some kids do not like vegetables, but they should eat them regardless.

• There are many delicious ways to prepare vegetables.

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

You are writing an essay on the importance of band classes at your school. Which sentence would make the BEST concluding statement for your essay?

• Band is great.

• Band is so important.

• Band classes promote dedication and an appreciation of the arts.

• Students love band because it's really cool.

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

Is it a good idea to copy your introduction paragraph thesis statement word-for-word in your conclusion paragraph?

• Yes, of course!

• No way.

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

CCSS.W.6.4

In your conclusion you should restate your thesis.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Should your conclusion sound exactly like your introduction?

• yes

• maybe

• no

The following things are needed in order to form a strong concluding sentence EXCEPT:

• General idea that readers can relate to

• Cite evidence: "with a direct quote like this."

• Directly relates to the topic and what the essay is about.

• Call to action or why your topic is important

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

The conclusion of an argumentative essay should...

• Summarize the main points of your argument

• Repeat all the evidence you quoted in your body paragraphs

• Include lots of quotes...the more the better!

• Focus on the opposite point of view and why it is wrong

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

In an essay on study skills that uses this chart for support, which sentence provides the BEST concluding statement?

• Test review is an integral part of improving test scores.

• Jetser scores well with or without preparation.

• Peter and Darline need more study skills than the others.

• Preparation does not make a significance difference in test scores.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7