Conclusions: Boot Camp

A conclusion is a reverse introduction.

• True

• False

Information used to back up and support your reason is called:

• a bridge

• an argument

• persuasion

• evidence

An introduction begins with:

• an argument

• a hook

• a reason

• bridge

Many people helped the Jewish community during the Holocaust and this resistance "took many forms throughout WWII" (S3).

• This sentence is written CORRECTLY.

• This sentence is written INCORRECTLY.

What does a thesis statement (controlling idea) consist of?

• topic + point + reasons 1 & 2

• hook & reasons 1 & 2

• topic + evidence

• hook + answer + evidence

Which topic sentence is the best?

• They used animals from their geographic location

• Native Americans used animals to make clothes & food

• Native Americans use resources to make clothes from hides & food from crops

• Native Americans used animals and crops from their geographic location

Which is an example of a "back-pocket angle" that uses adjectives and synonyms to make it your own idea?

• The children of the Holocaust faced challenges.

• The children of the Holocaust faced unique, life threatening challenges.

• The children of the Holocaust faced many challenges.

• There were children in the Holocaust who faced challenges.

When writing a conclusion, what should you do first?

• create a clincher/call to action

• write a hook

• restate your thesis (controlling idea)

• summarize reasons 1 & 2

Which of the following is the BEST conclusion paragraph?

• In conclusion, we must ban straws in my city because they have horrible and negative effects on animals and our environment.

• Straws should be banned because they are dangerous.

• In conclusion, we must ban straws. They have negative effects on animals.

• That is why straws should be banned because it goes up turtle noses.

Students will write a strong conclusion (on paper) using the introduction below as a guide.

Introduction: “One things for sure. We’re not gonna fit in, but we will stand out.” -Keisha, Fish in a Tree. Kids are making a difference in their communities by volunteering, treating each other with kindness, and participating in community activities.

Write a conclusion based from the introduction.

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