2.17 Crafting introductions and conclusions

Teaching point Today, I want to teach you that research writers may compare and contrast in their conclusions to remind readers of the importance of the topic.

TEACHING Pony Express Gold Rush How we communicate or receive mail today compared to back then Gold Rush The ways people try to get rich today compared to back then

Things to work on today Quote—do you have a quote in your paper? Did you name the source? Did you explain who they are and why we should trust them? In an article a parent named Christine McAndrews says that football is good for kids. She says that “It’s great for their social skills and they resolve things on their own. It’s good for them.” In “Flag Football: It’s the Girls’ Turn to Play,” Christine McAndrews, a parent, argues that football is good for kids. She says that “It’s great for their social skills and they resolve things on their own. It’s good for them.”

Things to do today Is my intro done? Do my subtopics have a pattern? Work on my Conclusion Do I have a quote in my writing? Use the writing checklist to critique your writing