Concluding a Persuasive Essay

This video tutorial teaches how to effectively conclude a persuasive essay by summarizing key points and urging the reader to take action. It reviews the writing process, emphasizing the importance of a clear ending. The tutorial provides steps to conclude an essay, including making a plea to the reader and restating the thesis. An example essay is analyzed to illustrate these concepts, and the lesson concludes with a summary of key takeaways.

What is the first step in the writing process for a persuasive essay?

• Summarize key points

• Write drafts

• Revise and edit

• Generate ideas

What does it mean to revise an essay?

• To improve writing by making changes

• To summarize the essay

• To add more content

• To write a new draft

What is a common mistake when concluding an essay?

• Repeating what's already been said

• Using complex vocabulary

• Including too many new ideas

• Writing a very short conclusion

What should you ask yourself when concluding your essay?

• What new information can I add?

• How can I make my essay longer?

• What would I like the reader to do after reading?

• What is the most complex word I can use?

What is a plea in the context of concluding an essay?

• A summary of the essay

• A new argument

• A list of references

• A request for action

In the example essay, what is the main argument about dogs?

• Dogs are difficult to train

• Dogs are the most loyal and caring pets

• Dogs are expensive to maintain

• Dogs are not suitable for families

What is the purpose of adding a plea in the essay about dogs?

• To explain the cost of owning a dog

• To criticize other pets

• To ask readers to consider getting a dog

• To provide more information about dogs

What is the final step in concluding the essay?

• Summarizing the introduction

• Listing references

• Restating the thesis and adding a plea

• Adding new arguments

What should a clear essay conclusion avoid?

• Introducing new ideas

• Repeating the introduction

• Summarizing key points

• Asking the reader to take action

What did you learn in this lesson about concluding a persuasive essay?

• How to choose a topic

• How to write an introduction

• How to conclude by summarizing key points and urging action

• How to write a thesis statement