Argumentative Conclusion Paragraph

What is the point of a conclusion paragraph?

• To provide new information.

• To argue with people why their idea is completely wrong.

• To summarize and finish your argument/belief.

What should we include in our conclusion paragraph?

• Our thesis statement

• New information

• Other people's writing.

Select what a conclusion paragraph should have.

• An ending hook

• Our thesis restated

• Summary of body paragraph 1

• Summary of body paragraph 2

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

• True

• False

How do you start a conclusion paragraph in an argumentative essay?

• by restating the claim (what you are arguing)

• by calling my audience to action

• by using a grabber/hook

• by providing background information on my topic

Correctly label the Conclusion Paragraph.

• 1. Rewarded thesis statement, 2. Review the points,

  3. Mic drop

• 1. Topic sentence, 2. Background information,

  3. Conclusion

• 1. Hook, 2. Explain, 3. Topic Sentence

What are the parts of a conclusion paragraph?

• grabber, background information, thesis/claim

• topic sentence, evidence, explanation, conclusion

• restate thesis/claim, summary, ending statement

• opinion, reason, explanation, opinion

What are the parts of the conclusion paragraph?

• Restate your claim, Summary, Call to Action

• Restate thesis, Summary, Closing Sentence

• Topic Sentence, Summary, Closing Sentence

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative conclusion paragraph?

• To introduce new arguments

• To restate the thesis and summarize key points

• To provide detailed evidence

• To present counterarguments

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

• A restatement of the thesis

• A summary of main points

• New evidence or arguments

• A closing statement