1. Writing a Strong Conclusion

2. OUTLINE Re call Strong conclusions

3. 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.

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Source Backman, Brian. Thinking in Threes: the Power of Three in Writing. Fort Collins, CO: Cottonwood, 2005. Print. Backman, Brian. Thinking in Threes: the Power of Three in Writing. Fort Collins, CO: Cottonwood, 2005. Print.