Draw Your Own

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides a framework for students to craft formal concluding statements for essays. It emphasizes that a solid conclusion reiterates the essay’s main idea and summarizes the information provided, while also articulating the implications of the main idea. The worksheet is divided into two columns, “Given” and “Then/Therefore,” where students can brainstorm and organize their thoughts: restating key points in the “Given” section and drawing conclusions or implications in the “Then/Therefore” section.

The purpose of this worksheet is to teach students how to construct a cohesive and insightful concluding statement that not only summarizes the essay’s content but also addresses its broader significance. It guides students through the thought process of connecting their concluding statement to the main body of their essay. The exercise encourages students to reflect on what they have communicated to the reader and to consider the larger consequences or applications of their discussion. By completing this worksheet, students are practicing the essential writing skill of effectively closing their essays with well-considered and impactful conclusions.