Writing Conclusion Paragraphs

True or False: The closing statement does not need to be strong.

• True

• False

What is the minimum number of sentences required in a conclusion paragraph?

• 1

• 5

• 3

• 7

The final sentence in a paragraph is call the __________________.

• conclusion sentence

• topic sentence

• supporting details

Your conclusion should contain

• a restating of your thesis

• a brief summary of your main ideas

• a thought-provoking questions or a call to action

• all of the above

TRUE/FALSE: The CONCLUSION paragraph gives the reader an ENDING to the paper.

• True

• False

What belongs in the CONCLUSION of an argumentative paper?

• Topic Sentence, Hook, Thesis Statement

• Restatement of Thesis, Call-to-Action, Recommendation

• Topic Sentence, Citation, Explanation

• Hook, Topic Sentence, Thesis Statement

The R in RACE stands for...

• Reword or restate

• Represent

• Run

• Rephrase

What is the primary purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?

• To introduce new ideas

• To restate the thesis and summarize main points

• To provide detailed evidence

• To ask questions

Which of the following should NOT be included in a conclusion paragraph?

• A restatement of the thesis

• A summary of key points

• New arguments or evidence

• A closing thought

True or False: A conclusion paragraph should leave the reader with a sense of closure.

• True

• False