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How do you end your essay in a way that leaves your reader thinking?

How do you end your essay in a way that leaves your reader thinking?. In this lesson, you will learn to draft a conclusion that will leave your reader thinking by restating your thesis and giving a plea for action. An opinion essay should include:.

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How do you end your essay in a way that leaves your reader thinking?

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  1. How do you end your essay in a way that leaves your reader thinking?

  2. In this lesson, you will learn to draft a conclusion that will leave your reader thinking by restating your thesis and giving a plea for action.

  3. An opinion essay should include: • An introduction that “hooks” the reader and states the opinion. • Body paragraphs with supporting reasons. • A conclusion that leaves the reader thinking.

  4. Writing Process 1 2 3 Generate Ideas Write Drafts Revise & Edit

  5. Leaving your readers “hanging” without summarizing your thesis or giving a plea for action. So what? What can I do about this?

  6. 1 • Restate your thesis. • 2 • Explain why it’s important. Ask yourself: “What do I want my readers to do after they read my essay? 3 • 4 • Write down your plea for action.

  7. 1 • Restate your thesis. Kids and teachers would benefit from having time, daily, to eat a morning snack. Try saying your thesis a bit differently!

  8. 2 • Explain why it’s important. Try to say this differently than the way you explained in your reasons. Kids and teachers would benefit from having time, daily, to eat a morning snack. This would give everyone a chance to refuel and refocus, so we can make the most of our time in class.

  9. 3 • Ask yourself: “What do I want my readers to do after they read my essay?” How will I convince my readers to take action? What do I want my readers to do?

  10. 4 • Write down your plea for action. Kids and teachers would benefit from having time, daily, to eat a morning snack. This would give everyone a chance to refuel and refocus, so we can make the most of our time in class. Talk to your teachers or principal about adding morning snack time today!

  11. 1 • Restate your thesis. • 2 • Explain why it’s important. 3 Ask yourself: “What do I want my readers to do after they read my essay? • 4 • Write down your plea for action.

  12. In this lesson, you have learned how to draft a conclusion that will leave your reader thinking by restating your thesis and giving a plea for action.

  13. Create a conclusion paragraph for the following thesis statement. What will you leave you reader thinking about? Thesis Statement: Kids should choose to eat healthy foods.

  14. Brainstorm a new thesis statement and create an outline for the conclusion paragraph below. Why it’s important: Plea for action: Thesis:

  15. Now, take your outline and draft your own conclusion paragraph! Invite your reader to TAKE ACTION!

  16. Using the following thesis statement, draft a conclusion paragraph. Thesis Statement: Students should get more access and time to use computers.

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