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

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

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English

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to write a strong closing paragraph?

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Describe the first step in drafting a memorable closing.

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

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

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