Conclusion Paragraphs

Select the three steps you must include in writing your conclusion paragraph.

• Restate your thesis

• Summarize the key points/reasons

• End with an original final thought like an observation or call to action.

• Add new evidence

The conclusion paragraph is

• the last impression you leave on your reader

• the first impression you make on your reader

• an opportunity for you to support your ideas with more evidence

• not required

When you restate information you need to

• say it exactly the same way

• reword it and say it in a different way

Which of the following choices best restates the thesis: Students should be required to take both a reading and writing class every year so students can express themselves, learn about the world, and make connections.

• Reading and writing classes are fantastic for students and should be required.

• By requiring both a reading and writing class, schools give students opportunities for self-expression, acquiring world knowledge, and creating connections with others.

• Reading and writing are key to building creativity.

Which of the following choices best summarizes the main reasons/points: 1) reading and writing promote creativity 2) reading and writing leads to better memory 3) reading and writing helps people connect and form relationships

• Clearly, it makes creativity possible, and it helps students remember who and what they care about.

• As stated previously, writing provides the perfect outlet for creativity. In addition, repetitive reading leads to memory retention. Finally, it opens doors for students to connect to other students, their teachers, and other people in their world.

• It is the bridge for all relationships.

TRUE or FALSE: You should include new, fascinating information in your conclusion.

• True

• False

Before restating the thesis, be sure to

• list the main points made in the essay.

• ask a rhetorical question.

• use a transition word or phrase.

Which of the following is a list of appropriate transition words to use to begin your conclusion paragraph?

• In summary

  All in all

  To sum up

  In conclusion

  Finally

  To summarize

• To begin

  To start with

  First of all

  One reason is

• In addition

  Also

  Another reason

  To continue

• This means

  Clearly,

  Similarly,

  This shows

Which of the following would be the best closing sentence for an essay about the importance of the rules of the road?

• Drivers risk lives. Aren't lives precious and worth protecting?

• Drivers need to follow rules to protect fellow drivers.

• Drive safe!

Select the best ways to write a closing sentence.

• Make an observation

• If writing to argue or persuade, call your reader to action

• Choose a powerful quotation

• Give your reader something to think about. Develop this by asking "So What?"

• Thank your reader for their time.