Writing in AP LitDay Three: Conclusions

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Writing Guide notes

pages and make a sub-

heading: Elements of

Superior

Conclusions

The Two Elements (typically 1-2 Sentence Each)

0Summary Statement: look at your thesis statement again and rework it in a new way. Avoid repeating key words and phrases from the thesis statement because you don't want the summary statement to sound boring or repetitive. Also avoid telling us what you just did in your essay body.

0Clincher Statement: also referred to as the closer, is your last opportunity to connect with the reader. Below are some clincher options: 0 Respond: What if the work didn’t have the element analyzed? How would

it be impacted? How successful is Kafka in the use of the element?0 Imagery from a significant scene that captures the thesis well.0 Reflect on how your essay topic relates to the book as a whole. Thematic0 Connect back to your creative opening0 Give a personal statement about the topic (without “I”) Connect to LIFE0 Give your opinion of the novel’s value or significance (without “I”)

Conclusions Practice0 Craft and Share

0 Summary Statements

0 Clincher Statements: Practice writing each type of clincher statement0 Respond: What if the work didn’t have the element analyzed?

How would it be impacted? How successful is Kafka in the use of the element?

0 Imagery from a significant scene that captures the thesis well.0 Reflect on how your essay topic relates to the book as a whole.

Thematic0 Connect back to your creative opening0 Give a personal statement about the topic (without “I”) Connect to

LIFE0 Give your opinion of the novel’s value or significance (without “I”)

Outlook on Next Week

0 Jane Eyre will be our writing focus for next week.0Photo Day is Next Friday