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ELEMENTS OF AN ESSAY: CONCLUSION PARAGRAPHS
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Elements of an Essay: Conclusion Paragraphs

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ELEMENTS OF AN ESSAY: CONCLUSION

PARAGRAPHS

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Structure is one of the key elementsOF ESSAY WRITING.

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Having the tools to put together an essay in an organized manner can go a very long way to writing a

successful essay.

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Let’s take a brief look at all the components of an

essay.

ReviewELEMENTS OF AN

ESSAY

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The introduction paragraph is the heart.

Elements of an Essay

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The thesis statement is the glue.

The details are the key.

The commentary is the treasure.

The body paragraphs are the meat.

The conclusion paragraph is the bow.

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Is designed to catch the reader’s attention.

The Introduction Paragraph

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Thesis StatementHolds my entire paper together.It is placed at the end of the introduction paragraph.

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The body paragraphs are the largest portion of the essay.

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Unlock my argument.

The details

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The commentary

Makes an essay shine.

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THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH ties the essay together.

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Conclusion Paragraph

Since the conclusion paragraph wraps everything up, it is important to learn how

to write one well.

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Your conclusion paragraph should

Recap the points you

made in your body

paragraphs

Leave the reader with a

powerful closing

statement

Restate your thesis

statement

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CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

Restatement

Recap

So what?

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CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH COMPONENTS

RestatementUse different words to remind the reader of your thesis statement.

RecapRemind the reader of the main points from each of the body paragraphs.

So What?Your last sentence should be powerful. Tell the reader why they should care about your essay.

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Based on the type of essay you are writing.

WriteA SO WHAT SENTENCE

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InformativeWrite an objective truth

AnalysisWrite why your analysis improves the reading of the text

PersuasiveTry writing a call to action

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Now it is your turn. WRITE YOUR OWN ESSAY BASED ON

THE ELEMENTS OF AN ESSAY

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Before you get started, check out our outline of an essay here

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