1. Writing: The Conclusion Paragraph

2. Writing an Opinion Essay
Student Unit Objective: I can write an opinion essay. Student objective: I can write a conclusion to an opinion essay.
LAUREN

3. I can write a conclusion to an opinion essay.

4. There are 3 sections to a strong essay.

6. A conclusion is your chance to have your last word. Make it count!

7. We want to make sure it is awesome, so what are some parts that need to be in a conclusion

8. Conclusion:
Restate Thesis statement (1-2 sentences which restate the thesis in a new way)
Summary of your body
The Clincher, or Final Thought

9. A Final Thought:
Thoughtful Comment
Personal Reaction
An Insight

10. A Conclusion Does NOT:
Add new information
Say: “In Conclusion…”
Say: “This is why I think…”
Say: “Now I’ve told you why…”

11. Let’s Practice with our class model.
Now, let’s add a conclusion to our class model.
Let’s Practice with our class model.