Writing a Conclusion

Imagine Treasure, Jordan, and Khyla are wrapping up their group project. They decide to synthesize the main points rather than just summarizing them in their conclusion. What's the magical effect of this choice?

• It confuses the reader with too much information.

• It helps the reader see the connections between the points.

• It makes the essay significantly longer.

• It reduces the overall impact of the essay.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Imagine Ja'Niah, Treasure, and Myles are preparing a group presentation. Why should they avoid introducing new topics in the conclusion?

• It can confuse the audience and weaken the presentation's main points, turning their well-prepared talk into a puzzling lecture.

• They need to keep it concise and impactful, like a memorable slogan.

• New topics are like a twist ending in a movie - unexpected and not as impactful as what was built up before.

• It's considered off-topic - like suddenly changing the song in the middle of a performance.

Imagine Michael, Ji'Vorris, and Ja'Niah are in a heated debate club competition. How can the conclusion of their argumentative essay dazzle the judges and boost its overall effectiveness?

• By introducing a new thesis

• By effectively summarizing and reinforcing the essay's main arguments

• By providing all the sources used in the essay

• By making the essay longer

Imagine Alan, Jordan, and Khyla are on a quest to write the most compelling argumentative essay ever! In their adventure, they discovered a secret: echoing the introduction in the conclusion. But why do you think they found this technique so crucial?

• To remind the reader of the essay's scope and stakes

• To introduce a new topic

• To correct any mistakes made in the introduction

• To fill space in the essay

Imagine you're at the final round of the 'Ultimate Debate Championship', and it's your moment to excel. Keiara whispers a crucial tip: 'Don't forget to restate your main argument in the closing statement!' Why did Keiara give you this advice?

• To fill space

• To remind the audience of the debate's main argument

• To introduce a new topic

• To correct any mistakes in the main argument

Imagine Michael, Keiara, and Ja'Niah are in a heated debate club competition. What's the secret sauce for Michael to impress the judges and sway the audience in the conclusion of their argumentative essay?

• It ensures the essay is a perfect length, just like Goldilocks' porridge.

• It's all about the respect! Showing understanding for different viewpoints wins hearts.

• It magically makes the essay a breeze to pen down. Abracadabra!

• It's like a charm spell ensuring everyone nods along in agreement.

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

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

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.