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 are the three possible ways to end a letter according to the lesson?

Why is it important to write a strong closing paragraph?

Describe the first step in drafting a memorable closing.

What story does the teacher suggest using to illustrate the thesis about recess?

How does the teacher recommend restating the thesis in the closing paragraph?