Writing a Powerful Closing Statement: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas

This lesson teaches how to effectively conclude a written response by revisiting the prompt and main ideas. It covers the process of writing a closing paragraph, including rewriting the thesis, summarizing key details, and ending with a strong sentence. The lesson emphasizes the importance of referring back to the prompt and using the hook to persuade the reader.

What is the main focus of the lesson discussed in the introduction?

• How to revise a response

• How to write body paragraphs

• How to conclude a response effectively

• How to start a persuasive letter

What is a common mistake when writing a closing paragraph?

• Not using enough examples

• Not referring back to the original prompt

• Using too many complex words

• Writing too many sentences

What should you do first when writing a good closing paragraph?

• Use a rhetorical question

• Add a quote

• Rewrite your thesis statement

• Introduce a new idea

What is the purpose of summarizing your supporting details in the closing paragraph?

• To introduce new arguments

• To reinforce the main points

• To make the paragraph longer

• To confuse the reader

Why is it important to end with a strong sentence in the closing paragraph?

• To make the paragraph longer

• To leave a lasting impression

• To introduce a new topic

• To confuse the reader

What is the role of the 'hook' in the closing paragraph?

• To remind the reader of the main point

• To make the paragraph longer

• To introduce a new argument

• To confuse the reader

What is the final step in concluding a response effectively?

• Summarize the entire essay

• End with a strong sentence

• Add a new argument

• Rewrite the introduction