Introduction and Conclusions

If you’re writing an essay, why should you include an introduction paragraph?

• To provide specific details, statistics, and facts from text evidence

• To state your thesis and give the audience an idea of what your essay will be about

• To wrap up your writing so your audience understands the importance of what you just discussed in your body paragraphs

• To provide visuals like maps and graphs so your audience can get a better understanding of historical events or complex ideas

Why should you provide background before you write your thesis in the intro paragraph?

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to provide necessary information so your audience better understands the topic you are going to discuss.

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to remind your audience of the importance of what you discussed in your body paragraphs.

• You need to ask an important, thought-provoking question to get your audience to understand that a lot of people think about your essay topic and so should they.

• You need to let your audience get to know you better as a person. They won't want to read your writing until they know who you are.

According to video #2, what are the 3 requirements for a conclusion paragraph?

• Must restate thesis/central idea
  Must be at least 3 sentences
  Must conclude thoughts

• Must restate thesis/central idea
  Must be at least 6 sentences
  Must tell the reader to take action

Is it a good idea to rewrite your introduction paragraph thesis statement word for word in your conclusion paragraph?

• Yes, of course!

• No way.

A strong conclusion should have ________ sentences?

• One

• Eight

• Three to Five

• At least ten

A conclusion is like a summary of your details. What have you learned about that's a lot like that?

• An introduction

• A works cited page

• A details paragraph

• Nothing is like a conclusion. Ever.

In video #2, what did this person do in the last sentence of her conclusion paragraph?

• She wrote an inspirational statement that related back to a quote from Mahatma Ghandi that was used in the hook.

• She asked a question about what Mahatma Ghandi would think about today's world leaders.

• She wrote a controversial statement that linked back to an unpopular belief of Mahatma Ghandi.

• She wrote a restatement of her thesis that did not connect back to the Mah

Find THREE possible introductions to an intro or conclusion paragraph.

• Theodore Roosevelt never acted like a normal person.

• Theodore Roosevelt is better known for his adventures and other activities than for his presidency.

• Theodore Roosevelt's childhood was spent outside.

• Theodore Roosevelt was never quite civilized.

How can you ensure that your conclusion does not introduce new information?

• By restating the main points in a different way

• By summarizing the main points and not introducing new ideas or evidence.

• By adding new evidence to support the conclusion

• By introducing a new idea that relates to the conclusion

True or False: The number one question that your conclusion needs to answer is "So what?"

• True

• False