Various Strategies

Worksheet Description

This worksheet outlines different strategies for writing effective concluding sentences. It introduces four strategies: restating the main idea, challenging the reader, making a prediction, and asking a question. Students are prompted to write a concluding sentence for a hypothetical paragraph using each of the listed strategies. The task is intended to show how each approach can shape the reader’s final impression of the text.

The worksheet is teaching students the versatility and importance of concluding sentences in writing. By experimenting with different strategies, students learn how a conclusion can reinforce the main point, provoke thought, suggest future possibilities, or invite further reflection. This exercise encourages creativity and critical thinking, showing students that conclusions are not just summaries but can also serve as powerful tools to engage and impact the reader. It aims to broaden students’ understanding of how to effectively close a paragraph, enhancing their overall writing skills.