π Topic Summary
A conclusion is the last part of your writing. It's like the final bow at the end of a performance! It wraps up everything you've said and leaves your reader with a good feeling or something to think about. A good conclusion restates your main idea, summarizes your key points, and might even offer a final thought or question.
Think of it like this: You've taken your reader on a journey through your ideas. The conclusion is where you help them pack up their bags and remember the best parts of the trip. Ready to practice? Let's dive in!
π Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following words with their definitions:
- Concluding Sentence
- Summarize
- Restate
- Main Idea
- Final Thought
Definitions:
- To express the most important facts or ideas about something in a short and clear form.
- A statement that expresses the key point of a paragraph or essay.
- The most important point of a piece of writing.
- A last reflection or opinion.
- To state something again, especially in a slightly different way.
| Word |
Definition Number |
| Concluding Sentence |
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| Summarize |
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| Restate |
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| Main Idea |
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| Final Thought |
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βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words provided below.
Words: summarize, conclusion, restate, important, final
The _________ is the last paragraph of an essay. In the conclusion, you should _________ your main points and _________ your thesis statement. It's _________ to leave the reader with a _________ thought that they will remember.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you wrote an essay about why reading is important. What is one final thought you could include in your conclusion to leave your reader with a lasting impression?