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Crafting Effective Conclusions and Paraphrasing in Essays

In this lesson, students will focus on completing their essays by refining body paragraphs and crafting impactful conclusions. We'll discuss essential elements for effective conclusions, including summarizing the thesis and main points, and employing techniques like calls to action or quotes. Additionally, students will begin exploring paraphrasing skills, learning to rephrase original ideas while maintaining their core meaning. Assignments include writing two paragraphs of the essay and starting LAP Handout #5. Key Vocabulary and LAP conferences are due on specified days.

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Crafting Effective Conclusions and Paraphrasing in Essays

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  1. Comp 2, LAP 2, Day 10 • Finish essay information—body paragraphs and concluding paragraphs • CQE activity • Begin talking about paraphrasing—see p. 278-280

  2. Homework • Write 2 paragraphs of your essay • Start working on LAP Handout #5 • Open Lab: • Vocab Lesson 5 work is due J day; quiz is due K day. • LAP 2 conference is due E day.

  3. Conclusions • Should be at least 3 sentences and include: • Thesis • 3 main points • One of these methods: • Call to action • Tie back to introduction • Quote • Prediction Sample

  4. Call to Action • If you are interested in a career in public relations, go out and do your research! Be sure to find a good college, get to know people in the field, and start honing your writing skills.

  5. Quote • As the author Cory Doctorow once said, “It's not necessarily about what career you pick. It's about how you do what you do” (qtd. in Moncur).

  6. Prediction • Though a career in education may not be for everyone, those who choose this field will find themselves in a rewarding career that involves working with terrific students.

  7. CQE Activity • sample

  8. Paraphrasing • Must contain the same idea as the original quote, but use new words. • Tips: • Sometimes you may have to leave out one of the original ideas from the quote • Often paraphrases have to be broader than the original quotes • Try mixing up the order of the ideas in the quote; this will open up new word options for you

  9. Sample “Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years” (“Teachers”). A. Teachers help their students to grow both intellectually and socially. B. Educators help their students to grow academically and to learn to work well with others.

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