1. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE STUDENT CONCLUSIONS. Conclusions

2. Do Tie up the story for the reader Leave the reader feeling satisfied Show why the event is significant (important) Explain what you learned from the incident Don’t Leave the reader hanging Introduce new ideas Take the reader off in a new direction Thank the reader for reading Tell the reader it is “the end.”

3. Conclusion Well, I hope you learned about my trip to Florida. Thanks for reading my story.

4. Conclusion Did you learn about getting a new pet? You should know about what happens when you get a puppy now. Which chores do you have to do? Which animals make good pets? I hope you learned about getting a new pet.

5. Conclusion Next time you have a bike wreck, think about what happened to me. That’s all I have to say. The end.

6. Conclusion – memory device Learn to Write a Dyna- Mite Ending

7. L - lesson What lesson did you or the main character learn from this experience?

8. W - wish What do you or the main character wish or hope happens in the future because of this incident?

9. D - decision What did you or the main character decide to do as a result of this incident?

10. M -memory Why will you or the main character always remember this incident?

11. E -emotion What emotions do you or the main character feel when you think about this event?

12. Conclusion Try to include at least three of the Learn to Write a Dyna-Mite Ending characteristics into your conclusion. Read the next few student samples and identify what each writer did to effectively conclude the narrative.

13. Conclusion In conclusion, the day I got Skipper was the day I learned to care more about others than myself. I will always remember how much the little, scrawny puppy needed a friend, and how I decided that I could be the one to save his life. I am really proud to know that I made a difference in the life of a stray animal, and he made a difference in mine as well.

14. Conclusion Now that you have learned about the most embarrassing moment in my life, I hope you have learned that no matter what happens, it is important to be able to laugh at yourself. Even though I will never forget the day I ripped my pants in front of the whole class, I will never forget how my friends were there to help me through it. I made the decision not to take life too seriously, and it has made me a more laid-back and accepting person.

15. Conclusion When I look back on that night, I learned a lot about myself and my family. First, I learned that driving is a serious business. You should devote your full attention to what you are doing in order to keep everyone (and everything) safe. Second, I learned that my brother cared more about me than his car. He took up for me and helped my dad not blow his top too severely. Last, I learned that even when I caused a lot of trouble, my parents did not give up on me. When I finally did get my driving privileges back, they made sure I realized that safety and attentiveness were a priority. I guess you really do learn from mistakes, but hopefully my next mistake won’t be in front of 25 friends from high school.