Writing a Strong Closing Paragraph: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas

This lesson teaches how to effectively conclude a response by revisiting the prompt and main ideas. It guides students through writing a closing paragraph by restating the thesis, summarizing key details, and ending with a strong sentence. The example used is a persuasive letter to a teacher about a field trip to the zoo. The lesson emphasizes the importance of referring back to the original prompt and crafting a compelling conclusion.

What is the main goal of the lesson discussed in the video?

• To practice writing body paragraphs

• To understand how to conclude a response effectively

• To learn how to start a persuasive letter

• To explore different types of writing prompts

Why is it important to refer back to the original prompt when concluding a response?

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure the response is relevant and focused

• To make the response longer

• To introduce new ideas

What should be included in the concluding paragraph according to the lesson?

• A list of all body paragraphs

• A new thesis statement

• A rewrite of the thesis statement and a summary of key details

• A summary of the introduction

What is the purpose of the final sentence in a concluding paragraph?

• To list all the supporting details again

• To provide a strong ending that emphasizes the importance of the idea

• To restate the introduction

• To introduce a new topic

Which of the following is NOT a step in writing a concluding paragraph as per the lesson?

• Ending with a strong sentence

• Rewriting the thesis statement

• Summarizing the most important details

• Introducing a new argument

What is the hook sentence used in the example concluding paragraph?

• The zoo is the only place for students to learn and have fun at the same time.

• There is only one place for a field trip that is both educational and fun.

• Our class should go to the zoo for their field trip.

• The zoo has interesting animals and we can learn a lot from them.

What is the final step in writing a concluding paragraph as demonstrated in the video?

• Adding more supporting details

• Rewriting the introduction

• Listing all the body paragraphs

• Ending with a strong sentence based on the hook