Writing Conclusions

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

• Yes, of course!

• No way.

All of the following can be done in a conclusion paragraph except...

• Write a statement that connects back to your hook from the intro paragraph.

• Write a statement that gives the audience a command.

• Write a statement that rewords your thesis statement from your intro paragraph.

• Write a question to leave your reader with something to think about.

A conclusion should NOT.... 

• Connect the ideas back the topic.
• Excite the reader about the topic.
• Introduce a new topic.
• Restate the topic in a different way.

What could you do in the last sentence of your conclusion paragraph?

• Write a statement that connects back to your hook from the intro paragraph.

• Write a statement that gives the audience a new idea

• Write a statement that rewords your thesis statement from your intro paragraph.

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.

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:

• A final thought 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

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 evidence the better!

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

What does a conclusion do?

• Tie ideas together.
• Does not introduce a new topic.
• Reminds the reader of the topic.
• All of the above.

 What does the word RESTATE mean?

• to say the opposite of something
• to say something again, in a different way
• to say the same words twice in a row
• none of the above