Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write effective conclusions in your writing.
Materials and Prep
- Pencil
- Blank paper
- Previous writing samples (optional)
Activities
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Review the concept of a conclusion with the student. Explain that a conclusion is the final part of a piece of writing where you summarize your main points and bring your writing to a close.
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Provide the student with a short paragraph or a previous writing sample and ask them to identify the main points or ideas in the text. Discuss why these points are important and how they contribute to the overall message or purpose of the writing.
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Guide the student in brainstorming a list of possible concluding statements for the given paragraph or writing sample. Encourage creativity and remind them that the conclusion should leave a lasting impression on the reader.
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Ask the student to choose the most effective concluding statement from their list and write it as the conclusion for the paragraph or writing sample. Emphasize the importance of clarity and coherence in the conclusion.
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Have the student share their conclusion with you or read it aloud. Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement if necessary.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "A conclusion is like the closing of a story. It's where you wrap everything up and leave a final impression on your reader."
- "To write a good conclusion, you need to think about the main points or ideas in your writing and summarize them in a clear and interesting way."
- "Your conclusion should make the reader feel satisfied and understand the main message of your writing."
- "You can use different words or phrases to start your conclusion, like 'In conclusion,' 'Finally,' or 'To sum it up,' to signal that you are ending your writing."
- "Remember to always read your conclusion out loud to make sure it sounds just right and makes sense to your reader."