Analyze Your Draft

Concluding Statements #11

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered on constructing effective formal concluding statements in essay writing. It guides students through the process of identifying themes from their essay’s introduction and examining how these themes are developed throughout the essay. The worksheet then prompts students to brainstorm ways to refer back to these themes in their conclusion, suggesting techniques such as using keywords, parallel concepts, or images from the introduction.

The worksheet is aimed at teaching students to create cohesive and reflective concluding statements that tie back to the essay’s introduction and reinforce its main themes. It highlights the importance of consistency in the essay, ensuring that the conclusion resonates with the introduction and provides a sense of closure. By engaging with this worksheet, students learn to craft conclusions that reiterate key themes and synthesize the essay’s arguments, enhancing their ability to write coherent and impactful essays.