1. Purpose/ Examples/ Strategies
Conclusions
Purpose/ Examples/ Strategies

2. Purpose Resolve the conflict Emphasize Moral
Does not have to be happy, but does need to be resolved – tie up loose ends.
Emphasize Moral
Readers should understand the point or lesson. Be subtle. Don’t just say it.

3. Things to consider…
Denouncement –
Realization –
Epiphany -

4. Tips
Don’t preach – deliver your theme subtly – don’t come out and say it.
Reader can be satisfied and still left wondering – ending doesn’t have to be completely neat and tidy.
You can leave room for another story without ending on a cliff hanger.

5. Strategies – Practice…
On the handout, choose two strategies, and draft two conclusions for your fictional narrative.
Twist Ending
Resolving Ending
End of the Story Ending
Ambiguous Ending

6. Reference
Hood, David. “Writing the ending for a short story,” wordpress.com. Retrieved from: 9/26/writing-the-ending-for-a-short-story/