Conclusions Summarizes your essay and points It is a mirror image of your introduction: it starts specific and gets broader. Include only things talked about END STRONG!!!!

Conclusions What are the 3 parts of a introduction paragraph? 1. Hook 2. Developing General Details 3. Thesis

Conclusions MUST include: Restatement of thesis Summarizing important information A final thought on the subject

Transition Sentence Gives the reader a roadmap that you are concluding. Does not provide substance. Merely shifts from body paragraphs to conclusion I have loved my three years at EMS…

Restate Thesis Try to restate your thesis in different words and/or deeper thinking. Thesis: The most memorable moment in my life was the 1987 Minnesota Twins World Series win. Restate: The Twins victory that day sealed their world title and made my day.

Types of Final Ideas 1. A statement about the significance of the essay's subject (Why was it important for the reader to know what you just finished explaining?) 2. A call to action Ex: The fate of Chinese dissidents is still unknown. Action must be taken to spare them from torture and death.

Final Ideas 3. A warning based on the essay's thesis Example: If efforts to reduce and recycle are not soon put into effect, we will be polluting our own nest beyond habitation. 4. A quotation or story that sums up the essay's point, may be taken from your text or your personal experience, etc.

Final Ideas 5. An image or description that lends a feeling of finality to the essay. 6. A question (based on the essay's point that makes the reader think further about its implications. BUT the question must be carefully worded so that the reader does not wonder WHAT to think.) 7. Refer back to your introduction.

Your Turn: Final Ideas 1. Statement of significance 2. Call to action 3. A warning 4. Quotation 5. Relevant story 6. An image 7. A question