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Introductions and Conclusions

Introductions and Conclusions. For Grades 3-5. Introductions . An effective introduction needs to: ***Hook the reader and suggest/state the main idea ***Set up or imply an organizational structure Note : the introduction may be as short as two sentences, or it may be one paragraph.

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Introductions and Conclusions

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  1. Introductions and Conclusions For Grades 3-5

  2. Introductions • An effective introduction needs to: ***Hook the reader and suggest/state the main idea ***Set up or imply an organizational structure Note: the introduction may be as short as two sentences, or it may be one paragraph

  3. Power/Number Sentence • Use a number word to help you focus your topic. Some words you might want to use include: • two several a number • some four various • numerous many plenty

  4. Power/Number Sentence Examples • Three cities in the United States have serious pollution problems. • In the winter I enjoy watching several high school sports. • Tourists traveling to Australia will want to visit three spectacular sights. • Junior high students need to learn a number of organizational strategies.

  5. Occasion/Position Statements • An Occasion/Position Statement is a two-part sentence that begins with one of these words or phrases: • After As soon as Even though • In order to While As long as • Until Since Although

  6. Occasion/Position Statement Examples • Even though bike helmets are sometimes unfashionable, all cyclists should wear them. • Although my family and I have taken many wonderful vacations, none was more exciting than our Grand Canyon trip. • After I tried out for competitive soccer, I learned there were several things I had to improve on.

  7. To, Plus a Verb • Try using an “infinitive” to start your paper. An infinitive is the main verb preceded by the word to.This type of sentence is clear and direct for your reader. Some examples of infinitives are: • To succeed • To accomplish • To finish • To win • To teach

  8. To, Plus a Verb Examples • To win at chess, players need to master three skills. • To accomplish good grades, students need to do these three tasks. • To succeed in Mr./Mrs. ________room, 6th grade students need to remember these key ideas.

  9. Using a Quotation • Using a quotation in the topic sentence is an easy, yet powerful, way to start a paper. To use a quotation, start with a word from the Occasion/Position list: • After As soon as Even though • In order to While As long as • Until Since Although

  10. Using a Quotation Examples • Although I usually appreciate advice I get from my grandma, I wish she would follow the suggestion of , “Whatever advice you give, be short.” • As long as I live, I will always remember my 2nd grade teacher’s advice, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

  11. On Your Own • Using the prompt below, choose ONE of the techniques to write an introductory paragraph. • Your principal has asked for suggestions for an end of the year field trip. Explain to your principal what you think would be the best idea for this field trip.

  12. Conclusions • An effective conclusion needs to: • Restate your position; remind your readers of your topic. • Satisfy the reader by not only wrapping up the essay, but also giving the reader something to think about. • Link the body (middle) of the writing to the introduction.

  13. Focus Your Conclusion • Summarize your paragraph • Convince the reader of your position • Challenge them to think about the issue • Encourage them to take action

  14. Summarize • Remember what I said? Remind the readers of your topic and your key points.

  15. Convince • Believe my position! My information makes sense and this is why……

  16. Challenge • Think about the issue! How does what you said make them think more deeply?

  17. Encourage • Take Action! What could YOU, as a reader, do about this? How could this information help you in the future?

  18. “No-No’s” • “As I have said” • “As I have proved” • “As you can see” • Copying the first paragraph over

  19. Conclusion Starter Statements • All in all To sum up In fact • Obviously Surely Truly • Although In the future When

  20. Try It Out! • Using the following prompt, work with your partner/s to write a conclusion using 4 parts: 1) Summarize 2) Convince 3) Challenge 4) Encourage

  21. Prompt • Your principal has asked for suggestions for an end of the year field trip. Explain to your principal what you think would be the best idea for this field trip.

  22. On Your Own • Using the prompt below, choose ONE of the techniques to write a conclusion using all four parts—summarize, convince, challenge, encourage • Your principal has asked for suggestions for an end of the year field trip. Explain to your principal what you think would be the best idea for this field trip.

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