Argumentative Conclusion

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.

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Setting

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

• "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

• "When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

• "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

• "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

How is an argumentative essay arranged?

• Conclusion, two body paragraphs, Introduction

• Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion

• Introduction, two body paragraphs, conclusion

• Body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion

How can a writer conclude an argumentative essay effectively?

• By introducing a new argument

• By restating the thesis in a new way and summarizing key points

• By ending with a question

• By providing a detailed description of all the evidence

What is the role of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce new evidence

• To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

• To present a counterargument

• To list all the sources used

The final sentence usually tries to capture the importance or originality of the argument in a strong, memorable statement.

• True

• False

• Partly true

• Somehow false

Your conclusion should contain

• a restating of your claim

• a brief summary of your main ideas (topic sentences)

• a conclusion word

• all of the above

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative conclusion?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis

• To provide detailed evidence

• To present a counterargument

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong argumentative conclusion?

• Introducing new evidence

• Restating the thesis

• Summarizing key points

• Providing a call to action