Provide Concluding Opinion Statement - 3rd Grade Writing
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Which sentence best concludes: "School lunches should have more fruit." A) "For example..." B) "Therefore..."
Which sentence best concludes: "School lunches should have more fruit." A) "For example..." B) "Therefore..."
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B) Therefore... "Therefore" draws a conclusion; "For example" introduces evidence.
B) Therefore... "Therefore" draws a conclusion; "For example" introduces evidence.
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What is the main purpose of a concluding statement in an opinion paragraph?
What is the main purpose of a concluding statement in an opinion paragraph?
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To wrap up the writing and restate the opinion clearly. It signals the end and reinforces the writer's main point.
To wrap up the writing and restate the opinion clearly. It signals the end and reinforces the writer's main point.
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What should a conclusion do with the writer’s opinion in an opinion piece?
What should a conclusion do with the writer’s opinion in an opinion piece?
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Restate the opinion in a clear, final way. Repetition reinforces the main point without adding new information.
Restate the opinion in a clear, final way. Repetition reinforces the main point without adding new information.
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Which option best describes a strong concluding section: new reasons or a final wrap-up?
Which option best describes a strong concluding section: new reasons or a final wrap-up?
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A final wrap-up, not new reasons. Conclusions summarize existing points, not introduce new ones.
A final wrap-up, not new reasons. Conclusions summarize existing points, not introduce new ones.
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What is one thing a conclusion should NOT introduce in an opinion paragraph?
What is one thing a conclusion should NOT introduce in an opinion paragraph?
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New reasons, new evidence, or new topics. Conclusions should only summarize what was already discussed.
New reasons, new evidence, or new topics. Conclusions should only summarize what was already discussed.
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Which transition word best signals a conclusion: "Because" or "In conclusion"?
Which transition word best signals a conclusion: "Because" or "In conclusion"?
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In conclusion. This phrase clearly signals the end of the writing.
In conclusion. This phrase clearly signals the end of the writing.
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Which concluding transition best fits opinion writing: "Finally" or "For example"?
Which concluding transition best fits opinion writing: "Finally" or "For example"?
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Finally. It signals the last point, while "For example" introduces details.
Finally. It signals the last point, while "For example" introduces details.
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What is the most important idea to include in the last sentence of an opinion paragraph?
What is the most important idea to include in the last sentence of an opinion paragraph?
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The writer’s opinion stated again. The conclusion should leave readers remembering the main point.
The writer’s opinion stated again. The conclusion should leave readers remembering the main point.
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What should the tone of a concluding statement be: uncertain or confident and final?
What should the tone of a concluding statement be: uncertain or confident and final?
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Confident and final. Strong conclusions show certainty about the opinion.
Confident and final. Strong conclusions show certainty about the opinion.
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What is a concluding statement (definition) in grade 3 opinion writing?
What is a concluding statement (definition) in grade 3 opinion writing?
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A final sentence or section that ends the opinion piece. It wraps up the writing by restating the main opinion.
A final sentence or section that ends the opinion piece. It wraps up the writing by restating the main opinion.
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Choose the best last sentence for an opinion: A) "In summary, I believe..." B) "Here is my first reason..."
Choose the best last sentence for an opinion: A) "In summary, I believe..." B) "Here is my first reason..."
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A) In summary, I believe... "In summary" signals conclusion; "first reason" begins body paragraphs.
A) In summary, I believe... "In summary" signals conclusion; "first reason" begins body paragraphs.
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Identify the conclusion word: "All in all, students should read daily." What phrase signals the conclusion?
Identify the conclusion word: "All in all, students should read daily." What phrase signals the conclusion?
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All in all. This transitional phrase indicates the final summary is beginning.
All in all. This transitional phrase indicates the final summary is beginning.
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Find and correct the conclusion error: "In conclusion, my second reason is..." What should it do instead?
Find and correct the conclusion error: "In conclusion, my second reason is..." What should it do instead?
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Restate the opinion and end, without adding a new reason. Conclusions shouldn't introduce new reasons, only summarize existing ones.
Restate the opinion and end, without adding a new reason. Conclusions shouldn't introduce new reasons, only summarize existing ones.
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Which option best matches a conclusion’s job: A) persuade with new facts B) remind and wrap up
Which option best matches a conclusion’s job: A) persuade with new facts B) remind and wrap up
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B) Remind and wrap up. Conclusions remind readers of key points without new persuasion.
B) Remind and wrap up. Conclusions remind readers of key points without new persuasion.
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Find and correct the problem: "My last reason is that recess is fun." (It is the conclusion.)
Find and correct the problem: "My last reason is that recess is fun." (It is the conclusion.)
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Correct: "In conclusion, recess is important and fun.". Replace reason-giving with a concluding transition.
Correct: "In conclusion, recess is important and fun.". Replace reason-giving with a concluding transition.
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