Conclusion

In your conclusion you should restate your thesis.

• True

• False

Should your conclusion sound exactly like your introduction?

• yes

• maybe

• no

The following things are needed in order to form a strong concluding sentence EXCEPT:

• General idea that readers can relate to

• Cite evidence: "with a direct quote like this."

• Directly relates to the topic and what the essay is about.

• Call to action or why your topic is important

In an essay on study skills that uses this chart for support, which sentence provides the BEST concluding statement?

• Test review is an integral part of improving test scores.

• Jetser scores well with or without preparation.

• Peter and Darline need more study skills than the others.

• Preparation does not make a significance difference in test scores.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which sentence would make a good concluding thought for an argument that humans should protect coral reefs?

• Because humans count on the coral reefs and the sea life they support, coral reefs should be able to "count on" humans too.

• Because humans want to fish and scuba dive, we should protect the valuable tourist industry by protecting coral reefs.

• If humans want to go on enjoying the wonders of sea life, they should remember other things besides coral reefs.

• Because coral reefs count on humans to be created, humans should be able to count on coral reefs too.

Select the best main idea for the last paragraph of this essay.

• Students could read famous plays.

• Our school needs more clubs and teachers can help us organize them.

• We might learn about future jobs in the club.

• Students who enjoy drama would learn a lot from this club.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Select the best main idea for the last paragraph of this essay.

• Going to Mars will be expensive.

• Mars is a dangerous and inhospitable place to live.

• Exploring Mars is the right choice for society's future survival.

• Some people think Mars is too far away.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The conclusion of an essay should be filled with new information

• True

• False

Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence: 
Choosing a car can be tricky unless you follow these guidelines.

• Choosing a car is a lot like choosing a horse.

• It depends on the features that you feel are most important.

• Following these guidelines can lead you to a satisfying purchase.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Louis is writing an essay on why teachers should not give homework. Which sentence would make the BEST concluding thought for this essay?

• When I get home, I just want to sleep and not do more work.

• Homework can be easy if you know the material.

• Teachers can choose whether or not to give homework.

• Without homework, students will have calmer and happier lives.