1. Writing a Conclusion and The Call to Action (The Kicker to Your CBA)

2. The Final Paragraph: 4 components 1. Transition (use one from your list- look at the conclude/summarize categories) 2. Restated Thesis– write it in a NEW way; do not repeat key words. 3. Explanation: opinions, comments, insights: this may come from your 3 reasons…but use new language! 4. Call to Action: encourage the reader to make a difference and right the wrongs!

3. Call to Action The point: Inspire the reader to actually go out and do something to change society!

4. Call to Action The technique: Speak to the audience Ex: Get organized and write your state senators about … Use emotional language. Use humor carefully.

5. Call to Action Be the person who keeps innocent children safe. Be the leader who takes dangerous weapons from criminals. Help increase gun control, and be a patriotic American.

6. Call to Action Call television stations or start a blog. Do whatever it takes to fix the wrongs and set things right. Perhaps our sacred flag will never be burned again if you step up and take this important. action.

7. Let’s take a look at a few WHOLE conclusions; let’s see if you can pull out the 4 parts!! You’ll need a “conclusions” handout and a few diff. colors of highlighter.

8. Using your handout: for each of the three conclusions examples : Highlight the transition using one color Highlight the thesis (you can assume it’s been restated) using another color Highlight the explanation using a third color (opinions, comments, insights) Highlight the “call to action” using the same color you used for the transition Prepare to Share