Writing Conclusions for Opinion Pieces

What is the primary purpose of a conclusion in an opinion piece?

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize and reinforce the main points

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is a good sentence starter for a conclusion hook?

• Firstly, I think

• Once upon a time

• To begin with

• In conclusion, I believe

What should you include in the summary section of your conclusion?

• New arguments

• Unrelated facts

• A detailed story

• A recap of your main reasons

What is the purpose of the 'next steps' section in a conclusion?

• To introduce a new topic

• To summarize the introduction

• To provide a list of references

• To instruct the reader on what to do next

Which action might you suggest to your reader in the 'next steps' section?

• Write a new opinion piece

• Read more about the topic

• Forget the main points

• Ignore the topic