Goals: You will be able to...
- Identify the key components of a good concluding paragraph.
- Practice writing a conclusion of an argumentative essay and peer review others’ conclusions.
- Review the main components of introductions and conclusions of argumentative essays.
Lesson materials:
Writing Effective Conclusions
Sample Essay Analysis
Conclusion Lecture PPT
Homework: Check Daily Schedule
Conclusion Paragraph Checklist
- Does it restate the thesis statement?
- Does it include brief (not too short, but not too extensive) summary of the main points from the body part?
- Did you avoid introducing completely new points?
- Did you end with a broader discussion of the issue (e.g., call to an action and/or future implications)?
