Unit 37: Writing Multi-Paragraph Essays

Day 15 of 30

Conclusion strategies: implications

6-8English Language Arts

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Learning Objective

Students will explore conclusion strategies and implications through guided practice and application.

Today's Lesson

In this lesson, we'll explore conclusion strategies: implications. Strong literacy skills open doors to learning in all subjects.

A strong conclusion does more than restate the introduction. Effective conclusion strategies: Synthesis (don't just repeat—show how your argument adds up to something meaningful), Broaden significance (zoom out from your specific argument to its larger implications: why does this matter beyond this essay?), Call to action (in persuasive writing, tell readers what to do), Circle back to the opening (return to your hook or opening image with new understanding), Memorable final sentence (end with a striking image, question, or quotation that leaves a lasting impression). Avoid: "In conclusion, I have proven...," apologizing for limitations not yet mentioned, introducing brand-new ideas, or ending too abruptly. The conclusion is your last opportunity to make the argument resonate—spend time crafting it with the same care as the thesis.

As you work through today's material, pay attention to the examples and try to identify the patterns or strategies being used. This will help you apply these concepts to new problems.

Take notes on key points and make connections to what you've already learned in previous lessons.

Key Terms
Conclusion

A judgment based on evidence and reasoning

Reading

The process of decoding and comprehending written text

Activities
Instructions
1. Read the provided text focusing on conclusion strategies: implications. 2. Annotate key concepts and unfamiliar vocabulary. 3. Discuss observations with a partner. 4. Complete the guided questions.
Materials Needed
  • Text passage
  • Notebook
  • Highlighter

Teaching Tip

For advanced learners: Encourage deeper analysis and real-world connections. Consider extension activities that allow students to apply conclusion strategies: implications to novel situations.

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