Conclusion Paragraph You can think of the progression of ideas in a conclusion paragraph as a rightside up triangle Your ideas should movedevelop SPECIFIC BROAD TEXT UNIVERSAL ID: 595232
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Constructing a Compelling Conclusion ParagraphSlide2
You
can think of the progression of ideas in
a conclusion paragraph
as a right-side up triangle.Slide3
Your ideas should move/develop
SPECIFIC
BROAD
TEXT UNIVERSALSlide4
An effective conclusion ALSO contains three important components
. Slide5
Restatement of Thesis(1 sentence)
Remind readers of the
ARGUMENT
you are attempting to prove with your paper. DO
NOT simply copy the original sentence from your introduction--reword your main idea
!Cut your requirements in half—include stance and prongs.Slide6
Example
Harrison Bergeron proves truly heroic, through his
loyalty to change, his noble actions, and his extraordinary abilities.Slide7
Best Argument Reminder(1-2 sentences)
Remind readers of your
BEST
points. Look to your body paragraphs for your best ideas, accusations, etc.
DO NOT simply re-copy these original sentences from your body paragraphs--reword these ideas
!This is your LAST CHANCE to wow & persuade your audience!Slide8
Example
Through rebelliously kissing the ballerina, flying through the air amid gun shots, and continually refusing to wear his handicaps,
Harrison heroically defies
the government. Slide9
Epiphany Statement(1-2 sentences)
Think
BIG PICTURE
!Questions to Consider:
What lesson(s) should readers be taking away from your paper and its
argument?What ideas from your paper can readers apply to their own lives?How / why is this novel relevant / universal?Slide10
Example
Not only are the futuristic citizens inspired by Harrison’s actions but
so are
readers as Harrison provides a wonderful example to all those needing to step away from government and heroically rebel. As a result of Vonnegut’s text, readers can learn the importance of rising up and being a single voice of
resistance in the face of oppression.