Conclusion Paragraphs

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Conclusion Paragraphs

• How to write a great end to your essay.

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Different Ways to Write Conclusions

• Just like the introductory paragraph, there are a
  litter of ways to write a conclusion paragraph.
  You need to find a conclusion paragraph that
  passes this test.

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The Test

• 1. The conclusion needs to be engaging and
  grammatically correct. (proofread!)
• 2. The conclusion needs to answer the questions
• WHAT?
• review the issue
• So WHAT?
• what have you said about the issue?
• 3. Make a reference back to the hook.
• 4. The conclusion sums up the thesis again but
  uses new words and ideas.

Its ok for the conclusion to be short but it
must pass the test!
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Rule 1 The conclusion must be engaging and
grammatically correct.

• Dont be lazy! If your conclusion is boring or
  you were too lazy to make sure that it was
  written correctly, then you will leave a bad
  impression with the reader. You want to end on a
  strong note.
• Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!
• Check your essay writing cheat sheet!

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Rule 2 The conclusion needs to answer the
questions what? So what?

• Dont hide the point you are trying to make!
  Drive the point home! What are you trying to say?
  Why is it important?
• Do this by referring back to the issue that you
  stated in the intro
• (Arent you glad we spent so much time figuring
  out the Task, Issue and Purpose from the
  prompt?!?!)

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Rule 3If you can, refer back to the hook in
some way.

• Dont leave the reader hanging. If you started
  with a great hook, pull it back in the
  conclusion. This gives your essay a sense of
  coming full circle.
• For example, heres a hook for The Most
  Dangerous Game
• In this world, sometimes the hunter becomes the
  hunted.
• Now, heres the conclusion sentence that refers
  back to the hook.
• While it would be better to be the hunter, being
  the hunted allows a character the chance to be
  more sympathetic.

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Rule 3 Refer back to whichever hood you used

• Strong opinion
• The effects of the death of Michael Brown have
  resonated across the nation.
• Quote
• John F. Kennedy once said ask not what your
  country can do for you, ask what you can do for
  your country.

• Strong Opinion
• From St. Louis to New York to Nashville, Michael
  Brown s death has been cause for discussion and
  change.
• Quote
• In retrospect, the people of this nation have
  more say than they think they do when it comes to
  voting. Americans can make big changes for their
  country.

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Rule 4 The conclusion sums up the thesis again
but uses new words and ideas.

• DONT REPEAT THE THESIS.
• Find a new way to say what you are explaining.
  Your conclusion should look different than the
  intro.

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Its important to love your conclusion!
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Final Thoughts

• Use your thesis statement as part of your
  conclusion. it shows that you stayed on topic and
  you are wrapping it all up.
• Vary your words in the essay. Teachers tend to
  like students who use expanded vocabulary in the
  conclusion.
• Always be sure to review your essay after it is
  complete. Check if you have the proper grammar,
  spelling, and punctuation.
• Always make sure you try and keep relevant
  information in the conclusion. Also try to tie
  back into your thesis statement in order to show
  the reader that you know how your reason fits
  into the topic of the essay.
• Avoid speaking in the first person in a formal
  essay, it sounds unprofessional. Don't say "I
  believe" at any point, for it makes your points
  seem weaker.
• Summarize your essay to get a good grade.