Writing a Strong Conclusion

OUTLINE Re call Strong conclusions

INTRODUCTORY CONCLUSION Concluding Sentence: This is the final thought, the final chance to leave the reader with something to think about. It should be a bold statement that cements the essays message in the mind of the reader.

Strong conclusions… Use signal words Rephrase the thesis Come full circle A summary

Signal Words Let the reader know you are about to wrap things up Use words/phrases like: In conclusion Finally Last(ly) In closing

Rephrase the Thesis The key word is rephrase. Write the thesis in a different way. Example: Original thesis: Every child should have a pet because pets provide companionship, teach compassion, and encourage responsibility. Rephrased thesis: Companionship, compassion, and responsibility are three things that we can give to our children in the form of a warm, cuddly, and furry friend.

Come Full Circle End where you began: look back at the hook you used to introduce your essay and give some thought to how you might tie the end of your essay to the beginning. For example: if you began with an anecdote, you might refer to that anecdote again in the conclusion.

A small summary The conclusion can also sum up the main points of the body paragraphs: A.Summarize the main topics of each paragraph and the predicators of the thesis statement

Writing a Conclusion Graphic Organizer There are 3 parts to your conclusion: 1. Restate your thesis 2. Summation (tell the reader what they should have learned, why it is important and how it relates to the world) 3. Concluding sentence (final thought; leave the reader something to think about)

Source Backman, Brian. Thinking in Threes: the Power of Three in Writing. Fort Collins, CO: Cottonwood, Print. Backman, Brian. Thinking in Threes: the Power of Three in Writing. Fort Collins, CO: Cottonwood, Print.