We will begin with an in-class quiz.
1. Analyzing sample conclusion paragraphs
Get into groups of two or three. Read the two SAMPLE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPHS. Try to identify what each sentence is doing in the paragraphs. Discuss your answers with your partner. Be prepared to share your answers with the class. After class, you can compare your answers to Sample Conclusion answers. That I will post later. Remember that these are not the only answers!
2. Components of conclusion paragraphs
Go over the points made in the PPT and learn about the key components of a concluding paragraph.
3. Writing a conclusion
Read the SAMPLE ESSAY on high school uniforms, which is missing a concluding paragraph. Follow the directions and write the conclusion for that essay.
4. Peer review
Exchange your conclusion with your friend and give comments to each other. Refer to the PEER REVIEW CHECKLIST when doing this.
5. Introduction & Conclusion matching activity
Complete the INTRODUCTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ACTIVITY worksheet by responding to the two questions (connecting the introductions to the conclusions and writing titles for each topic).
We will end class with another quiz.
