Writing Workshop Day 4

Aim: What items make up a conclusion in a thematic essay?

Do Now: Is a conclusion necessary in a NYS Global History & Geography Regents? If, not, what is the highest score you can receive if you do not include a conclusion?

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Conclusion

How to Write an Effective Conclusion

Step #1 - Restate your theme changing the wording slightly with some greater emphasis than in your introduction. TIP: You may be able to reverse the order of the wording)

Step #2 - Restate the subject(s)/topic(s) you have discussed in your body paragraph(s).

Step #3 - Give the reader one example from each of the tasks you completed in your body paragraph(s).

Step #4 - Write a closing sentence that relates the importance to world history and/or people as it relates to the theme. TIP: The conclusion should start narrow and end broad (relate to world today, or people, or civilization as a whole)