Crafting Effective Conclusions in Writing

This video tutorial teaches how to write a memorable conclusion for essays. It outlines the writing process, focusing on the drafting stage. The core lesson involves three steps: re-reading the thesis statement, nipping the reader with a jolt or implication, and using a nip stem to craft a concluding statement. Techniques such as imagination, implications, and pleas are discussed to engage readers effectively.

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Concluding the essay

• Generating ideas

• Writing drafts

• Revising and editing

Why is it important to avoid abruptly ending a persuasive speech?

• It makes the speech longer

• It helps the audience remember the speech

• It ensures the speech is more persuasive

• It allows the audience to slowly come to a stop

What is the first step in crafting a conclusion?

• Ask how to nip the reader

• Re-read your thesis statement

• Add a call to action

• Write a statement using a nip stem

What does 'nipping the reader' involve?

• Giving the reader a jolt

• Making the reader laugh

• Providing a summary

• Confusing the reader

Which word can be used to start a new way of thinking in a conclusion?

• Consider

• Imagine

• Reflect

• Analyze

What is an implication in the context of a conclusion?

• A summary of the essay

• A new argument

• A consequence or plea

• A question for the reader

What is the purpose of using sentence stems in writing?

• To make writing more complex

• To ensure writers stay on track

• To confuse the reader

• To lengthen the essay

What is a plea in a conclusion?

• A rhetorical question

• A summary of points

• A request for feedback

• A call to action

What should you do after writing multiple concluding statements?

• Choose the longest one

• Select the one that fits best

• Use all of them

• Discard them and start over

What is the final step in crafting a conclusion?

• Re-read the entire essay

• Write a statement using a nip stem

• Ask how to nip the reader

• Re-read the thesis statement