Writing a Conclusion

A conclusion summarises the arguments put forward in the text.

• True

• False

A conclusion never directs the reader toward a new understanding of the situation described in the text.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A conclusion makes the reader feel that they have learned something useful from the text.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A conclusion __________ be logically connected to the thesis of the text.

• should

• should not

A conclusion __________ contain new information about the text topic.

• should

• should not

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A conclusion __________ use the thesis and content of the text as a starting point for the writer’s final comments.

• should

• should not

A conclusion __________ be only a restatement of the thesis of the text.

• should

• should not

A conclusion __________ contain a prediction of future developments in the topic you have written about.

• can

• cannot

A conclusion __________ contain emotional appeals to the reader to support your opinion.

• should

• should not

I think that a conclusion helps the writer to...