CONCLUDING PARAGRAPHS Don’t leave us hanging!

PURPOSE:  The purpose of a concluding paragraph is to:  Restate your thesis/claim in NEW words  Show the reader the implications of what you are trying to prove  Show the importance of what you have stated in your essay  Leave the reader thinking about your paper

STRUCTURE:  T.I.C  T = Thesis Restated  I = Implication Sentences (2)  C = Clincher/Call to Action

T = THESIS RESTATED  Restate your thesis  This does NOT mean repeat your thesis!  Come up with a new way to state your thesis  Should reflect the knowledge learned in your essay  Ex: When choosing the best pet for your family consider a cat because they are cleaner and much easier to care for than dogs.

IMPLICATION SENTENCES  Implication Sentences should:  Tell the reader what the implications are of your thesis  Explain the importance of result of your thesis  Who cares? Or So what?  Ex: With a cat as a family pet, your family will be more free to travel or leave for periods of time without worrying about a mess. You will still have a great companion without all the hassle of a dog, which will create way more work for your family.

CLINCHER OR CALL TO ACTION  Clincher or call to action:  Leaves the reader with food for thought  Could be:  A famous quotation  A twist on a common phrase  Strong words  A call to action  Ex: Next time someone tells you that a dog is man’s best friend, tell them about your new kitten.  Ex: Run, don’t walk, to the nearest shelter and adopt your family a cat.