The video tutorial teaches how to write a conclusion by restating the big idea using one's own voice. It outlines steps such as understanding the question, finding evidence, and writing and revising sentences. The lesson emphasizes the importance of writing a conclusion to avoid leaving the audience confused. It provides guiding questions to help personalize the conclusion and offers examples of how to incorporate personal insights and summarize evidence. The tutorial concludes with a review of the steps and methods discussed.

Why is it important to include a conclusion in your writing?

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the main points and provide closure

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

What is the first step in writing a conclusion according to the lesson?

• Start with a question

• Ask a friend for their opinion

• Look at your big idea and evidence

• Write a personal story

How should you express your conclusion in your own voice?

• By using complex vocabulary

• By using 'I' and 'me' to make it personal

• By writing in third person

• By quoting famous authors

What did the narrator think about the colonists writing the Declaration of Independence?

• It was a mistake

• It was the right thing to do

• It was unnecessary

• It was too early

What did the narrator learn about the colonists' decision to break away from Britain?

• They had full support from Britain

• They were happy with British laws

• They were hurt by British laws and had no say in the government

• They wanted to stay under British rule

How does the narrator feel about the colonists' decision to split from Britain?

• Understanding and empathetic

• Confused

• Angry

• Indifferent

What are the three steps to writing a conclusion as summarized in the lesson?

• Write an introduction, body, and conclusion

• Brainstorm, outline, and publish

• Look at the big idea, ask what it means to you, and write a personal sentence

• Research, draft, and edit