Crafting Effective Conclusions for Informational Texts

This lesson teaches how to effectively conclude an informational text by focusing on what the reader should remember. It reviews the writing process, highlights common mistakes to avoid, and provides steps to create a memorable conclusion. The lesson includes an example conclusion that ties back to the introduction's hook and emphasizes key points like camouflage, mimicry, and learning. Students learn to end their texts with a strong hook and relevant information to leave a lasting impression.

What is the main goal when concluding an informational text?

• To provide a bibliography

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression

• To introduce new information

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a common mistake when concluding an informational text?

• Using too many technical terms

• Not citing sources

• Adding too many new facts

• Ending with a dull statement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are the three steps in the writing process mentioned in the lesson?

• Brainstorm, Outline, Publish

• Generate ideas, Write drafts, Revise and edit

• Research, Write, Proofread

• Plan, Write, Review

Why is it important to read over your introduction when writing a conclusion?

• To find spelling errors

• To determine the hook used

• To add more details

• To change the topic

What should you determine from your last paragraph before writing a conclusion?

• The length of the paragraph

• The main points you want readers to remember

• The use of punctuation

• The number of sentences

What is the purpose of connecting the conclusion back to the hook?

• To introduce new information

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To provide a memorable ending

Which of the following is NOT a survival skill mentioned in the lesson?

• Learning

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Flying

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you include in the first part of your conclusion?

• A list of references

• A summary of key points

• New facts

• Unrelated information

What is the final step in creating a conclusion?

• Rewriting the entire text

• Adding new chapters

• Connecting back to the hook and providing a memorable ending

• Changing the introduction

What question does the lesson suggest you ask yourself when concluding an informational text?

• What sources should I cite?

• What new information can I add?

• What do I want readers to remember?

• How long should the conclusion be?

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5