Determine Concluding Sentence

Which of the following sentences is a concluding sentence?

• Option A: The main idea of the paragraph is...

• Option D: In conclusion, the evidence supports the theory that climate change is a significant threat to our planet.

• Option C: To sum up, the evidence shows that climate change is a real threat.

• Option B: This is why climate change is a problem.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

• To summarize the main points of a paragraph and bring it to a logical closure.

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide evidence for the main points

• To ask a question unrelated to the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Identify the concluding sentence in the following paragraph: [paragraph]

• The answer should be in the same language as the question unless required by the question.

• The answer should be in a different language than the question

• The concluding sentence is not important in a paragraph

• The concluding sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

In a paragraph, where is the concluding sentence usually located?

• It can be anywhere in the paragraph

• In the middle of the paragraph

• At the beginning of the paragraph

• At the end of the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What are some words or phrases that can indicate a concluding sentence?

• in the beginning

• first of all

• in conclusion

• meanwhile

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Why is it important to have a strong concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• To confuse the reader and make the paragraph less impactful

• To make the paragraph longer and more repetitive

• To introduce new ideas and information that were not previously mentioned

• To summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which of the following sentences best summarizes the main idea of the paragraph?

• The paragraph describes the history of the English language.

• The paragraph explains the process of brainstorming ideas for writing.

• The paragraph discusses the importance of punctuation in writing.

• The correct answer is: Identifying the main idea of a paragraph is an important reading skill.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

How does a concluding sentence differ from a topic sentence?

• A concluding sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, while a topic sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

• A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph, while a topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

• A concluding sentence is found at the beginning of a paragraph, while a topic sentence is found at the end of a paragraph.

• A concluding sentence is not necessary in a paragraph, while a topic sentence is always required.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What strategies can you use to identify a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

• By looking for the first sentence in the paragraph

• By looking for signal words and considering the main idea of the paragraph.

• By choosing the longest sentence in the paragraph

• By counting the number of words in the sentence

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Explain the role of a concluding sentence in a well-written paragraph.

• It summarizes the main point of the paragraph and brings closure to the topic.

• It introduces a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

• It repeats the main point in a different way.

• It provides evidence to support the main point.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2