Provide Concluding Statement for Argument - 6th Grade Writing
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What should a conclusion do with the essay’s key reasons supporting the claim?
What should a conclusion do with the essay’s key reasons supporting the claim?
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Briefly summarize the strongest reasons without adding new details. Recap main points without introducing new information.
Briefly summarize the strongest reasons without adding new details. Recap main points without introducing new information.
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Identify the problem: "In conclusion, students need later start times. Also, a new study from 2024 proves it."
Identify the problem: "In conclusion, students need later start times. Also, a new study from 2024 proves it."
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It introduces new evidence in the conclusion. "A new study from 2024" is new evidence, not allowed in conclusions.
It introduces new evidence in the conclusion. "A new study from 2024" is new evidence, not allowed in conclusions.
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Which concluding sentence best matches the claim: "Recycling should be required at school"?
Which concluding sentence best matches the claim: "Recycling should be required at school"?
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Requiring recycling at school will reduce waste and teach responsibility. Directly restates the claim with supporting reasons.
Requiring recycling at school will reduce waste and teach responsibility. Directly restates the claim with supporting reasons.
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Find and correct the conclusion error: "In conclusion, my reasons are good, and the cafeteria food is bad."
Find and correct the conclusion error: "In conclusion, my reasons are good, and the cafeteria food is bad."
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Remove the off-topic cafeteria point; restate the claim and key reasons. Cafeteria food is unrelated to the argument being concluded.
Remove the off-topic cafeteria point; restate the claim and key reasons. Cafeteria food is unrelated to the argument being concluded.
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Which option is a concluding sentence (not a new body point) for banning phones in class?
Which option is a concluding sentence (not a new body point) for banning phones in class?
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Overall, banning phones supports learning by improving focus and participation. Restates the claim with reasons, not introducing new points.
Overall, banning phones supports learning by improving focus and participation. Restates the claim with reasons, not introducing new points.
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Identify the best concluding move after presenting reasons and evidence: summarize, add a new reason, or ask a new question?
Identify the best concluding move after presenting reasons and evidence: summarize, add a new reason, or ask a new question?
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Summarize the key reasons and restate the claim. After presenting evidence, conclusions should recap, not add more.
Summarize the key reasons and restate the claim. After presenting evidence, conclusions should recap, not add more.
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Which ending best avoids repetition while still concluding: exact thesis copy or paraphrased thesis?
Which ending best avoids repetition while still concluding: exact thesis copy or paraphrased thesis?
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Paraphrased thesis. Paraphrasing maintains the message without exact repetition.
Paraphrased thesis. Paraphrasing maintains the message without exact repetition.
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Identify the flaw: "To sum up, this issue is important. My next argument will show another reason."
Identify the flaw: "To sum up, this issue is important. My next argument will show another reason."
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It signals more body content instead of ending the argument. "My next argument" suggests continuing, not concluding.
It signals more body content instead of ending the argument. "My next argument" suggests continuing, not concluding.
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Which concluding sentence best fits an argument that included a counterclaim and rebuttal?
Which concluding sentence best fits an argument that included a counterclaim and rebuttal?
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Although some disagree, the evidence shows the claim is the most reasonable choice. Acknowledges opposition while maintaining the claim's strength.
Although some disagree, the evidence shows the claim is the most reasonable choice. Acknowledges opposition while maintaining the claim's strength.
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Choose the best final sentence to close an argument with a broader impact, not a personal story.
Choose the best final sentence to close an argument with a broader impact, not a personal story.
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This change would benefit the whole community by improving safety and responsibility. Broader impacts show significance beyond individual experience.
This change would benefit the whole community by improving safety and responsibility. Broader impacts show significance beyond individual experience.
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Which option is the strongest concluding sentence for a school-uniform argument?
Which option is the strongest concluding sentence for a school-uniform argument?
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Therefore, uniforms should be required because they reduce distractions and promote fairness. Restates the claim and summarizes the two main reasons.
Therefore, uniforms should be required because they reduce distractions and promote fairness. Restates the claim and summarizes the two main reasons.
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Which transition best signals a conclusion in an argumentative essay?
Which transition best signals a conclusion in an argumentative essay?
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Therefore. "Therefore" indicates a logical conclusion from evidence.
Therefore. "Therefore" indicates a logical conclusion from evidence.
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Which option is a purpose-appropriate ending for an argument: call to action or random fact?
Which option is a purpose-appropriate ending for an argument: call to action or random fact?
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Call to action. Calls to action urge readers to do something about the issue.
Call to action. Calls to action urge readers to do something about the issue.
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What is a concluding statement called when it explains why the issue matters?
What is a concluding statement called when it explains why the issue matters?
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A statement of significance (why the argument matters). Explains the broader importance beyond just proving the claim.
A statement of significance (why the argument matters). Explains the broader importance beyond just proving the claim.
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Which concluding move best strengthens an argument by addressing the other side?
Which concluding move best strengthens an argument by addressing the other side?
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Briefly acknowledge the counterclaim and reaffirm why the claim still stands. Shows you considered opposing views but maintain your position.
Briefly acknowledge the counterclaim and reaffirm why the claim still stands. Shows you considered opposing views but maintain your position.
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What should you avoid introducing for the first time in a concluding section?
What should you avoid introducing for the first time in a concluding section?
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New evidence, new reasons, or a new topic. Conclusions should only reference what was already discussed.
New evidence, new reasons, or a new topic. Conclusions should only reference what was already discussed.
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What is the best way to restate a claim in a conclusion without copying it?
What is the best way to restate a claim in a conclusion without copying it?
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Paraphrase the claim using different wording and sentence structure. Paraphrasing avoids repetition while keeping the meaning.
Paraphrase the claim using different wording and sentence structure. Paraphrasing avoids repetition while keeping the meaning.
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Which element should a strong argumentative conclusion restate most clearly?
Which element should a strong argumentative conclusion restate most clearly?
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The central claim (thesis). The thesis is the main point that needs reinforcement.
The central claim (thesis). The thesis is the main point that needs reinforcement.
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What must a conclusion do to "follow from" the argument presented?
What must a conclusion do to "follow from" the argument presented?
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It must logically connect to the reasons and evidence already given. The conclusion must be based on what was already argued.
It must logically connect to the reasons and evidence already given. The conclusion must be based on what was already argued.
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What is the main purpose of a concluding statement in an argumentative essay?
What is the main purpose of a concluding statement in an argumentative essay?
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To reinforce the claim and show the argument is complete and logical. Conclusions wrap up by showing the argument reached its goal.
To reinforce the claim and show the argument is complete and logical. Conclusions wrap up by showing the argument reached its goal.
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Which concluding sentence best matches the reasons "cost" and "safety" for banning fireworks?
Which concluding sentence best matches the reasons "cost" and "safety" for banning fireworks?
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Because fireworks are dangerous and costly, the city should ban them. This sentence directly connects both stated reasons to the claim.
Because fireworks are dangerous and costly, the city should ban them. This sentence directly connects both stated reasons to the claim.
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Identify the best final sentence for an argument about saving water at home.
Identify the best final sentence for an argument about saving water at home.
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Small daily choices can protect water supplies for the future. Appeals to future consequences and personal responsibility.
Small daily choices can protect water supplies for the future. Appeals to future consequences and personal responsibility.
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Which conclusion best follows an argument that uses facts and statistics?
Which conclusion best follows an argument that uses facts and statistics?
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A conclusion that restates the claim and highlights the key evidence. Facts-based arguments need conclusions that emphasize evidence.
A conclusion that restates the claim and highlights the key evidence. Facts-based arguments need conclusions that emphasize evidence.
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What is the best way to refer to a counterclaim in a conclusion?
What is the best way to refer to a counterclaim in a conclusion?
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Briefly acknowledge it and reaffirm why your claim is stronger. Shows confidence by addressing opposition without dwelling on it.
Briefly acknowledge it and reaffirm why your claim is stronger. Shows confidence by addressing opposition without dwelling on it.
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Identify the best concluding phrase to connect to the argument: "________, the evidence supports my claim."
Identify the best concluding phrase to connect to the argument: "________, the evidence supports my claim."
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Overall. This transition summarizes the entire argument's weight.
Overall. This transition summarizes the entire argument's weight.
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