Crafting a Memorable Closing: Telling a Story to Support Your Opinion

The video tutorial teaches how to draft a memorable closing in writing by telling a story that supports your opinion. It outlines three methods for closing a letter: a plea for action, storytelling, and stating the importance of your thoughts. The tutorial warns against the common mistake of ending with the last piece of evidence without a proper closing. It provides a step-by-step guide to crafting a closing paragraph using a story, illustrated with an example about recess being the best part of the school day. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps to ensure a lasting impression on the reader.

What is one method mentioned for creating a memorable closing in a letter?

• Using a quote from a famous author

• Summarizing the entire letter

• Including a plea for action

• Adding a list of references

Why is it important to avoid ending a letter with just the last piece of evidence?

• It may not leave a lasting impression

• It is considered unprofessional

• It makes the letter too long

• It can confuse the reader

What is the first step in writing a memorable closing by telling a story?

• Include a famous quote

• Write a summary of your letter

• Think of a story that illustrates your thesis

• Restate your thesis

In the example provided, what is the main idea of the story used to illustrate the thesis?

• Test days are stressful

• Following directions is important

• Recess is the best part of the school day

• Weather affects mood

What is the final step in crafting a closing paragraph as demonstrated in the example?

• Restate your thesis

• Add a call to action

• Include a personal anecdote

• Introduce a new argument