Sum It Up

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents an activity where students are given four topic sentences on themes related to health, learning styles, educational environments, and school schedules. The students’ task is to read each topic sentence and then compose a concluding sentence that effectively summarizes and concludes the idea introduced in the topic sentence. The challenge lies in creating a final statement that reflects the content and essence of the initial statement without introducing new information.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the skill of formulating coherent concluding sentences that provide closure to a paragraph. It reinforces the concept that a concluding sentence should synthesize the key points presented, mirror the theme introduced by the topic sentence, and leave the reader with a clear understanding of the paragraph’s main idea. This exercise helps students practice how to succinctly and accurately encapsulate the central message of a paragraph, which is a critical component of strong writing skills. It also encourages them to think about the flow and structure of their writing.