Creating a Memorable Conclusion for Your Persuasive Essay

This lesson teaches how to conclude a persuasive opinion essay by summarizing key points and urging readers to take action. It reviews the writing process, focusing on the revision stage, and explains how to improve writing by revising. Common mistakes in essay conclusions are discussed, and steps to effectively conclude an essay are outlined, including making a plea to the reader. An example essay is analyzed to demonstrate these concepts, emphasizing the importance of a focused ending and restating the thesis with a call to action.

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Revise and edit

• Generate ideas

• Write drafts

• Summarize key points

What does it mean to revise an essay?

• To improve writing by making changes

• To write a new draft

• To summarize key points

• To conclude the essay

What is a common mistake when concluding an essay?

• Including too many new ideas

• Repeating what's already been stated

• Using complex vocabulary

• Writing a very long conclusion

What should you ask yourself when concluding an essay?

• What is the main topic of my essay?

• What new ideas can I introduce?

• What would I like the reader to do?

• How can I make my essay longer?

What is a plea in the context of concluding an essay?

• A list of references

• A summary of the essay

• A new thesis statement

• A request for action

What is the thesis statement in the example essay?

• Adopting a pet is a great choice

• Pets are better than other animals

• Shelters are not necessary

• Adopting a pet is expensive

What action does the example essay encourage readers to take?

• Buy pets from pet stores

• Adopt pets from shelters

• Donate to pet stores

• Avoid adopting pets