Crafting Powerful Endings
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students learn and practice techniques for writing strong and effective conclusions for their essays and narratives.
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Crafting Powerful Endings
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand and practice different ways to write strong conclusions for your essays and narratives.
A strong ending does more than just summarize; it leaves a lasting impression on the reader. It can offer a final thought, a call to action, a reflection, or a connection to a larger idea.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of a strong conclusion?
To introduce new arguments or evidence
To reiterate the main thesis in a new way
To leave the reader with a final thought or impression
To provide a sense of closure
Complete the sentences below using the word bank to describe different types of strong conclusions.
2. A conclusion that encourages the reader to do something or think differently is a .
3. When an essay ends by looking back at the main points and their significance, it uses a .
4. A conclusion that hints at future possibilities or consequences related to the topic employs a .
Read the following essay excerpt and its conclusion. Then answer the question.
Excerpt: The debate over year-round schooling often focuses on academic gains, but it also has significant impacts on family life and extracurricular activities. While proponents argue for continuous learning, critics highlight the loss of traditional summer breaks for travel and enrichment. Finding a balance that serves both educational goals and student well-being is crucial.
Conclusion: Ultimately, the decision to implement year-round schooling requires careful consideration of its multifaceted effects. It is not merely about test scores but about nurturing well-rounded individuals and resilient families. As communities move forward, they must prioritize open dialogue and innovative solutions to ensure that educational structures truly support every child's growth and happiness.
5. What type of ending technique is used in the conclusion above? Explain your reasoning.
Imagine you have written an essay about the importance of reducing plastic waste. Write a strong concluding paragraph for this essay, using either a 'call to action' or a 'prediction' technique.
6. Write your concluding paragraph here:
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