Writing a Strong Conclusion

OUTLINE• Re call• Strong conclusions

INTRODUCTORY

CONCLUSION

Concluding Sentence: This is the final thought, the final chance to leave the reader with something to think about. It should be a bold statement that cements the essays message in the mind of the reader.

Strong conclusions…

•Use signal words•Rephrase the thesis•Come full circle•A summary

Signal Words• Let the reader know you are about to wrap things up• Use words/phrases like:

• In conclusion• Finally• Last(ly)• In closing

Rephrase the Thesis• The key word is rephrase. Write the thesis in a different way.• Example:

• Original thesis: Every child should have a pet because pets provide companionship, teach compassion, and encourage responsibility.

• Rephrased thesis: Companionship, compassion, and responsibility are three things that we can give to our children in the form of a warm, cuddly, and furry friend.

Come Full Circle• End where you began: look back at the hook you used to

introduce your essay and give some thought to how you might tie the end of your essay to the beginning.

• For example: if you began with an anecdote, you might refer to that anecdote again in the conclusion.

A small summary• The conclusion can also sum up the main points of the body

paragraphs:A. Summarize the main topics of each paragraph and the

predicators of the thesis statement

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Writing a ConclusionGraphic OrganizerThere are 3 parts to your conclusion:1. Restate your thesis2. Summation (tell the reader what they should have learned, why it is important and how it relates to the world)3. Concluding sentence (final thought; leave the reader something to think about)

SourceBackman, Brian. Backman, Brian. Thinking in Threes: the Power of Three in Thinking in Threes: the Power of Three in

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