Sentence Frames

Worksheet Description

This worksheet serves as a writing aid to help students practice crafting concluding sentences. It provides a list of starter phrases such as “In conclusion,” “Therefore,” and “Lastly,” which are typically used to begin the final sentence of a paragraph. The exercise directs students to try out writing different concluding sentences for a paragraph by starting each sentence with one of the provided phrases. The aim is for students to experiment with various ways to effectively conclude a paragraph.

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the diversity of language that can be used to end a paragraph and the nuances each phrase brings to the conclusion. It encourages them to explore how different starting words can shape the tone and impact of the concluding sentence. Through this practice, students learn to summarize and provide a sense of closure, reinforcing the main points of their writing. The activity also enhances their ability to transition smoothly to the end of a paragraph, a crucial skill in written communication.