Conclusions!

Summarizes your essay and pointsIt is a mirror image of your

introduction: it starts specific and gets broader.

Include only things talked aboutEND STRONG!!!!

Conclusions

What are the 3 parts of a introduction paragraph?

1. Hook2. Thesis3. Preview

Classy Conclusions

You need to avoid receiving a slow clap from your audience!

Restate thesisSummarize important informationEnd with a final idea

Transition SentenceGives the reader a roadmap that you are

concluding.Does not provide substance.Merely shifts from body paragraphs to

conclusion

I have loved my three years at EMS…

Your Turn: Transition

Try writing a transition sentence about the prompt from yesterday

Who was a role model for you and why?

Restate Thesis

Try to restate your thesis in different words and/or deeper thinking.

Thesis: The most memorable moment in my life was the 1987 Minnesota Twins World Series win.

Restate: The Twins victory that day sealed their world title and made my day.

Your Turn: Restate Thesis

Try writing a thesis statement of any kind.

Then, restate it in other words or with deeper meaning.

Types of Final Ideas1. A statement about the significance of the essay's

subject (Why was it important for the reader to know what you just finished explaining?)

2. A call to action

Ex: The fate of Chinese dissidents is still unknown. Action must be taken to spare them from torture and death.

Final Ideas3. A warning based on the essay's thesis

Example: If efforts to reduce and recycle are not soon put into effect, we will be polluting our own nest beyond habitation.

4. A quotation or story that sums up the essay's point, may be taken from your text or your personal experience, etc.

Final Ideas5. An image or description that lends a feeling of

finality to the essay.

6. A question (based on the essay's point that makes the reader think further about its implications. BUT the question must be carefully worded so that the reader does not wonder WHAT to think.)

7. Refer back to your introduction.

Your Turn: Final Ideas

1. Statement of significance

2. Call to action3. A warning

4. Quotation5. Relevant story6. An image7. A question

A good intro paragraph starts with a…

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2. Thesis

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4. Transition sentence

“I love living in the United States.” is a…

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2. Thesis

3. Preview

4. Transition sentence

“For these reasons, I would choose me.” is a…

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2. Thesis

3. Preview

4. Transition sentence

New information should not be presented here…

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paragraph

2. Introduction

3. Paragraph

A good intro paragraph _____ a conclusion P.

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2. Differs from

3. Mirrors

4. Is identical

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In conclusion…

Put it all together…

Who was a role model for you and why?

Now, write a complete conclusion paragraph using the skills we have learned!