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***Have out: Expository Benchmark Essay (MISTAKES = OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING) and your PINK strategies sheet!*** – Which introduction strategies did you try last week? How are you feeling about your intro now? Has it improved?

I hope you enjoyed reading my… In this essay/letter you have learned… In conclusion,… As you can see/tell… I just told you about (exact thesis)… Ineffective Conclusions

I carry my grandfather’s advice with me everywhere. Whenever I fail to make the right choice or just find myself in difficult situations, I try to pause and remember his wise words…

Side by Side Comparison Introduction: Used a QUOTE “Pick yourself up and dust yourself off.” That’s what my grandpa always used to tell me whenever I screwed up big time… Conclusion: ECHOES Quote I carry my grandfather’s advice with me everywhere. Whenever I fail to make the right choice or just find myself in difficult situations…

“Goonies never say die!” My favorite childhood movie embodies that same idea my grandfather tried to drill into me…

Side by Side Comparison Introduction: Used a QUOTE “Pick yourself up and dust yourself off.” That’s what my grandpa always used to tell me whenever I screwed up big time… Conclusion: NEW Quote (also echoes) “Goonies never say die!” My favorite childhood movie embodies that same idea my grandfather tried to drill into me…

Growing up is hard. No matter who you are, where you live, how much money you have, navigating the waters of life is no easy task…

Side by Side Comparison Introduction: Used a QUOTE “Pick yourself up and dust yourself off.” That’s what my grandpa always used to tell me whenever I screwed up big time… Conclusion: Uses a GENERALIZATION Growing up is hard. No matter who you are, where you live, how much money you have, navigating the waters of life is no easy task…

Final words about Conclusions… Different strategies work better with different topics. Use strategies that work to your strengths as a writer. Remember, “showing” is always better than “telling”! Do NOT introduce new information in your conclusion.