4V - conclusion - essay writing

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

Today:

- Writing conclusions - take notes! 

- PEEL paragraph feedback  

- Vocab practice 

How are we feeling today?

😒🙁😐🙂😃

What do you think of the snow?!

Love it

Hate it

Meh, over it

Steps in the conclusion

Writing conclusions

The conclusion is the last paragraph in the persuasive essay. A good conclusion will not only restate the main points of the argument, it will bringing something new to the table and end with strength and resolution. It’s been compellingly argued that readers or listeners best remember the first and last things stated. With this notion in mind, you should allot yourself an appropriate amount of time to craft a resonant introduction and conclusion. One way to write a strong concluding paragraph is to restate the thesis and main points of the essay, but then attempt to leave a strong impression on the reader by ending on a clinching statement.

Writing conclusions

The conclusion is the last paragraph in the persuasive essay. A good conclusion will not only restate the main points of the argument, it will bringing something new to the table and end with strength and resolution. It’s been compellingly argued that readers or listeners best remember the first and last things stated. With this notion in mind, you should give yourself an appropriate amount of time to craft a resonant introduction and conclusion. One way to write a strong concluding paragraph is to restate the thesis and main points of the essay, but then attempt to leave a strong impression on the reader by ending on a clinching statement.

Better world

Worst case scenario

Call to action

If you understand how important it is for students to have the right to dress themselves, it is your civic duty to attend your local school councill meeting and demand that this proposal be rejected.

If students aren’t forced to wear uniforms, our school will have a much more pleasant and productive environment in which everyone will learn and grow.

If students are required to wear uniforms, the environment of our school will become drab and colorless, and the structure of our hallowed institution will be further from a college and closer to a prison.

Look at conclusion A & B. Which is the best one? Why? Indicate which points are missing for each conclusion (if any) > next slide. 

A. In conclusion I think parents should not let children under age get on Facebook because many different things can happen.

B. In conclusion I think students should have lockers. If we have lockers, stealing in school would go down, it would create a safe and clean place for students to put their things, and students would complain less and be healthier. If we had lockers, the school would be a happier place for everyone. If you don’t want your things stolen, contact your principal and demand lockers for your school.

Which conclusion is the best (A or B)? Why?

You should repeat the thesis statement exactly as it was in introduction the conclusion

1. true
2. false

In the conclusion you should repeat the same arguments as in the body paragraphs

1. true
2. false

The essay ends with a clinching statement to round up everything

1. true
2. false

Include your counterargument in the conclusion.

1. true
2. false

I feel confident writing my essay

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I would like to revisit..

To do: 

- Give feedback on PEEL paragraph - how PEEL-Y is it?! 

- Make notes for your own conclusion in your essay outline

- Study vocab chapters 1-23 Finish Up for vocab test (16th Feb)

Next lesson: campaign speeches Ward & Maarten - check on the day to see if you are an audience member.