1. Conclusion Paragraph and Revising Essays

2. Today’s Objectives Draft a conclusion paragraph
Revise essays for style
Today’s Objectives

3. It is not necessary to follow this template exactly
The Odyssey is ultimately a story about __(topic)___, __(topic)_____, and ___(topic)____. Even though Odysseus [concede his weak points], readers can take valuable lessons from the epic. For example, his tale teaches that [insert thematic idea]. In the words of ___(author)____, “____(Quote)______” (Citation). Commentary. (The last quote is optional.)
Conclusion Template

4. Replace the name “Odysseus” with other descriptors periodically
Replace “is,” “are,” and “was” with action verbs where you can
How to Revise

5. How to Revise Before Revision:
Odysseus is motivated by pride. He makes fun of the cyclops. Odysseus yells, “Cyclops—if any man…should ask you who blinded you, shamed you—say Odysseus, raider of cities, he gouged out your eye, Laertes’ son who makes his home in Ithaca!” Odysseus does not have to go into the cyclops’s cave, and he certainly doesn’t have to stay to meet the creature; however, he wants to see Polyphemus so that he will have bragging rights.
How to Revise

6. How to Revise Before Revision:
Odysseus, motivated by pride, his anger growing, taunts the cyclops. Odysseus yells, “Cyclops—if any man…should ask you who blinded you, shamed you—say Odysseus, raider of cities, he gouged out your eye, Laertes’ son who makes his home in Ithaca!” Odysseus does not have to go into the cyclops’s cave, and he certainly doesn’t have to stay to meet the creature; however, he wants to see Polyphemus so that he will have bragging rights in future story-telling.
How to Revise

7. For Tomorrow Write your final version of a rough draft
Connect all the pieces we’ve been through individually
Revise as you can before peer editing
For Tomorrow