How to Write a Concluding
Paragraph
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The Closing
• The closing paragraph is the second most
important paragraph in your essay.
• It is the paragraph that leaves the final
impression on your reader.
• It completes the circle of information and
lets your reader know you have concluded
discussing the points about your topic
• It is closely linked to the opening
paragraph, but different.
Since the conclusion paragraph is
the last part of the essay, writers
must make a strong summary
statement to leave a memorable
impression.
Transition
• Do not end with in conclusion,
• Try some others: Therefore, As a result, In
essence, In the final analysis, Finally,
• Strategy: Use a complex sentence
Ex: Since…Although….If…After…
When to Write a Conclusion:
• Students should always align their introduction and
conclusion paragraphs to create a unified, purposeful
essay.
• Reread the introduction paragraph and body paragraphs
Link
• Revisit Points in thesis (don’t simply
rewrite them!)
• Write a separate sentence about each one
making a sincere conclusion about each
Point
Draw a Memorable Conclusion
• Answer this…After I found all of this
evidence and thought about my
commentary, this can be said about my
topic NOW….
• Close with your final statement (answer to
above)
•
Games are intended to be a fun
and amusing way to pass time.
Often, games are played with
friends and family members, so
they can spend quality time
together. Even though games
are meant to be entertaining
and exciting for all players, the
ruthless General Zaroff takes
playing games to a new level
where he is the only one
participating who is having fun.
In Richard Connell’s short
story, “The Most Dangerous
Game,” General Zaroff creates
an inhumane game to kill
humans such as Rainsford, and
he plays the game with an
unfair advantage, superior
attitude over the other players,
and pure amusement over
killing innocent people.
•
Even though games should be
entertaining for all participants,
Rainsford did not enjoy himself
playing General Zaroff’s game of
fighting to the death. In essence,
General Zaroff’s game of murder
does not allow Rainsford to have an
equal chance in playing the game to
win. With General Zaroff’s
knowledge of the land and dangers,
he has unfair advantage over
Rainsford who is a stranger to the
isalnd. Furthermore, General Zaroff’s
superior attitude is a driving force
while playing the game because he
does not feel that he is defeating
anyone of importance. While
Rainsford attempts to master the
game for his own survival, General
Zaroff shows no concern because he
finds enjoyment in hunting those
who fear for their lives. It is amazing
that Rainsford did not just give up
and forfeit the game since General
Zaroff obviously did not play the
game fairly.