Unit 4 Lesson 11: Informational Text Conclusions Flashcards
What is a concluding section
When writers compose an informative or explanatory text, they need a concluding section that brings together the ideas they developed in the body of the text and creates a sense of completion.
How long is a concluding section
Depending on the length of the text, the concluding section may be one or more paragraphs.
What should a concluding section do
. A concluding section should summarize the main points of the text and connect them to the thesis statement or main idea.
Wha tis thesis statement
a concise summary of the central idea of a text
What does a thesis statemtn do
This helps readers to review what they have read and understand how the sections are connected.
What should an effective conclusion do
Effective conclusions can keep readers thinking about the topic long after they finish the text.
What is a clsoing statment
the final sentence of an informative or explanatory text
What are four objectives that the concluding section of an explanatory text should achieve?
An effective concluding section should summarize the main points of the text; connect them to the thesis statement or main idea; articulate the significance of the topic; and offer a final thought or closing statement for readers.
What should a concluding section do
A concluding section that summarizes the main points and their implications, or the conclusions that can be drawn from the evidence.
implication
the resulting conclusion that can be drawn or inferred based on the available information
A strong closing statement may do one or more of the following:
- Refer back to keywords, metaphors, questions, or other ideas from the introduction to make the explanatory text feel complete.
- Rephrase the thesis statement while adding more insight based on the evidence in the text.
- Suggest further possibilities or a larger meaning of the topic. Ask: How might this topic have a wider impact? What does it mean for the future?
- Give a challenge or command to readers. This could be asking the reader to take an action or to think from a specific viewpoint. Share a relevant quote or statistic from an outside source that reinforces or adds insight on the topic.