Writing Conclusions Worksheet

Grades

Standards

W.3.1.D

W.3.1

W.2.2

W.2.1

W.2.3

Formats

PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE

This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.

About the "Writing Your Conclusion" Worksheet

Writing Your Conclusion is a comprehensive worksheet designed to guide students through the process of crafting effective conclusions for their opinion pieces. This interactive and printable worksheet provides valuable insights into the key elements of a strong conclusion, emphasizing the importance of giving a sense of closure, reminding readers of the main argument, and wrapping up thoughts coherently.

The worksheet offers practical strategies for concluding an opinion piece, including repeating the main opinion, using a relevant quote, posing a thought-provoking question, calling readers to action, sharing a personal experience, or offering a suggestion. Additionally, it provides helpful phrases that students can incorporate into their conclusions, such as "Without a doubt," "In conclusion," and "To sum it up." This interactive and printable worksheet serves as an essential tool for young writers to develop their skills in creating impactful and memorable conclusions.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Understanding the purpose and components of a strong conclusion
Exploring various techniques for concluding an opinion piece effectively
Practicing the use of transitional phrases to enhance coherence
Developing skills in summarizing and reinforcing key arguments

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

Analyze the structure and elements of an effective conclusion
Apply different concluding strategies to reinforce opinion pieces

Psychomotor

Construct well-structured conclusions using provided guidelines
Practice handwriting skills while completing the worksheet

Affective

Develop confidence in expressing personal opinions through writing
Appreciate the importance of leaving a lasting impression on readers

Interpersonal/Social

Understand how to engage readers through persuasive writing techniques
Learn to consider audience reactions when crafting conclusions

Common core standards covered

W.2.1

Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

W.2.2

Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.

W.2.3

Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.

W.3.1

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

W.3.1.d

Provide a concluding statement or section.