Conclusion Techniques for Informative Writing

The video tutorial by Miss Mangum Wilson covers how to write effective conclusion paragraphs. It outlines six steps, including writing a topic sentence, converting research questions into statements, connecting these statements, and explaining the importance of the information. An example using an essay on Kim Jong-un is provided to illustrate these steps. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of avoiding opinions and maintaining a clear structure in conclusion paragraphs.

What is the main purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the central idea and wrap up the essay

• To provide detailed evidence

• To present opinions

How many steps are involved in writing a conclusion paragraph according to Miss Mangum Wilson?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Five

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should the topic sentence in a conclusion paragraph do?

• Introduce a new topic

• Ask a question

• Summarize the central idea of the essay in one sentence

• Provide a detailed analysis

What was the example topic used by Miss Mangum Wilson for her essay?

• Kim Jong-un faking his death

• Climate change

• The history of North Korea

• The importance of education

How should research questions be transformed in the conclusion paragraph?

• Into opinions

• Into statements

• Into detailed paragraphs

• Into new questions

What does the term 'cabinet' refer to in the context of the essay?

• A type of government

• A group of political leaders

• A piece of furniture

• A secret meeting

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was one of the reasons people believed Kim Jong-un had died?

• He was seen in public frequently

• He announced his death

• He missed important national holidays

• He gave a public speech

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why is it important to show how the statements are connected in the conclusion paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To show the logical flow and interrelation of the points

• To provide a summary of the introduction

• To introduce new ideas

What is the danger of misinformation in secretive countries according to the video?

• It leads to economic growth

• It causes confusion among citizens

• It improves international relations

• It results in dangerous plans being made

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What should students avoid changing in their conclusion paragraph document?

• The page numbers

• The title

• The content

• The font and formatting