1. Closing the Curtain on an Essay How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph

2. Sentence #1: Concluding Statement Closing transition + statement Closing transition + statement Example closing transitions: In conclusion,To close, As you can see,All in all, To sum up,In summary,

3. Add a statement In conclusion, I learned a great deal on my trip. In conclusion, I learned a great deal on my trip. As you can see, this trip meant a lot to me. As you can see, this trip meant a lot to me. In summary, I will never forget my trip to Florida. In summary, I will never forget my trip to Florida.

4. Sentence #2: Tell the meaning this event has to you. I had no idea I was capable of trying so many new things. I had no idea I was capable of trying so many new things. I never realized how hard it is for me to try new things. I never realized how hard it is for me to try new things. All of the new experiences taught me how much I can grow by simply being willing to try. All of the new experiences taught me how much I can grow by simply being willing to try.

5. Sentence #3: Restate your Thesis Look back at your introduction and find your thesis. Then rewrite it in slightly different words. Look back at your introduction and find your thesis. Then rewrite it in slightly different words.

6. Sentence #3 Original Thesis: My vacation in Florida brought many exciting adventures and new experiences that will always be special to me. Original Thesis: My vacation in Florida brought many exciting adventures and new experiences that will always be special to me. Re-written for conclusion: Thanks to my vacation in Florida, I now have many exciting adventures and new experiences that will always be special to me. Re-written for conclusion: Thanks to my vacation in Florida, I now have many exciting adventures and new experiences that will always be special to me.

7. Sentence #4-#5 Summarize paper Summarize paper Any additional thoughts or opinions you have on the topic of your paper Any additional thoughts or opinions you have on the topic of your paper

8. Complete Conclusion Paragraph All in all, I learned a great deal on my trip. I never realized how hard it is for me to try new things! Thanks to my vacation in Florida, I now have many exciting adventures and new experiences that will always be special to me.