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Remember this example of an introduction It goes from the most broad sentence to the most specific Attention Getter Bridge Thesis Introduction Paragraph Conclusion Paragraph Thesis reworded ID: 634187

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Slide1

Writing Conclusion Paragraphs Slide2

Remember this example of an introduction?

It goes from the most broad sentence to the most specific.

Attention Getter

Bridge

Thesis

Introduction

ParagraphSlide3

Conclusion

Paragraph

Thesis

(reworded)

Main points

(reworded)

EpiphanySlide4

STEP 1: Re-state your thesis

Remind readers of the

ARGUMENT

you are attempting to

prove with your paper.

DO

NOT simply copy the original

sentence from your

introduction—re-word

your main idea

!

Example:

Harrison

Bergeron proves to be

truly

heroic through his admirable actions

and

liberated attitude.Slide5

STEP 2: Summarize your main points

Remind

readers of your

BEST points. Look to your body

paragraphs for your best ideas.

DO NOT

simply re-copy these original sentences from your body paragraphs—re-word these ideas!Slide6

STEP 2: Summarize your main points

Example

:

Through rebelliously kissing the ballerina, flying through the air amid gun shots, and continually refusing to wear his handicaps, Harrison Bergeron masterfully defies the government. His self-declaration as the emperor undoubtedly makes his society aware of his impact as a hero.Slide7

STEP 3: The Epiphany

Think

BIG PICTURE

!

What lesson(s) should readers be taking away from your paper and its argument?

What moral

does your paper illustrate? Does your paper connect to a universal

truth

or

thematic

idea?Slide8

STEP 3: The EpiphanyExample:

Like the futuristic citizens, readers are easily inspired by Harrison’s fearless determination to right the wrongs of his

dystopic

society. As a result of examining Vonnegut’s text, readers can learn the importance of rising up and being a single voice of resistance.Slide9

Sample Conclusion Paragraph

Harrison

Bergeron proves to be truly heroic through his admirable actions and liberated attitude.

Through rebelliously kissing the ballerina, flying through the air amid gun shots, and continually refusing to wear his handicaps, Harrison Bergeron masterfully defies the government. His self-declaration as the emperor undoubtedly makes his society aware of his impact as a hero.

Like the futuristic citizens, readers are easily inspired by Harrison’s fearless determination to right the wrongs of his dystopic

society. As a result of examining Vonnegut’s text, readers can learn the importance of rising up and being a single voice of resistance.