Crafting Effective Conclusion Paragraphs in Informative Writing

What are the three main components of a conclusion paragraph?

• Topic sentence, Evidence, Conclusion

• Restating the thesis, Restating main ideas, Call to action

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Thesis statement, Supporting details, Summary

Why is it important not to use the same sentence twice in a paper?

• It makes the paper too long

• It can confuse the reader

• It is considered plagiarism

• It makes the paper boring

Which of the following is an example of restating the thesis statement?

• Giant pandas are only six feet long, not giant as some people may think.

• Only 2,000 of these black and white bears are left living in the mountains of central China.

• Giant pandas live in certain areas of China and eat food besides just bamboo.

• Giant pandas are fascinating animals and there are many interesting facts to remember about their characteristics, their home, and their diet.

What should you do before restating your main ideas?

• Add new information

• Summarize your introduction

• Reread your body paragraphs

• Write a new thesis statement

How many giant pandas are left living in the mountains of central China?

• 1,000

• 4,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

What do giant pandas eat besides bamboo?

• Leaves and grass

• Eggs and some small animals

• Fish and insects

• Fruits and vegetables

What is a call to action?

• An introduction to a new topic

• A restatement of the thesis

• A statement that tells the reader what to do next

• A summary of the main points

Which of the following is the most interesting call to action?

• Now go schedule a visit to a nearby zoo that has one of these amazing animals.

• Now write a summary of what you have learned.

• Now go read more about pandas.

• Now that you have read some general information about giant pandas, go to your library to find out more information or learn about a different one of your favorite animals.

Why is it important to review your conclusion paragraph?

• To ensure it is long enough

• To make sure it flows well

• To add more information

• To check for spelling errors

What should you do after reviewing your conclusion paragraph?

• Add more details

• Submit it immediately

• Rewrite the entire paper

• Ask a teacher to check it