Sunday, January 12, 2025

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “FREE Conclusions are like Dessert: 45-Minute Essay Writing Lesson”

by Secondary Sara
6th - 12th Grade


Conclusions can be tough to write, but they are so critical to an essay: the equivalent of a dessert after a meal, leaving a final impression on the reader.

This *EDITABLE* 45-minute lesson introduces students to conclusion paragraphs through a relatable metaphor and the analysis of two sample paragraphs as mentor texts. Students then learn about the “recipe” for an effective and engaging conclusion before attempting to write their own.

Applicable to ANY informative or argumentative essay, this handout is a ready-to-go formative assessment, letting students safely try to write their own paragraph using a short, manageable checklist of criteria. These paragraphs become quick grading for you later!

NOTE:

Check out the other lessons in the series!

 Thesis Statements are like Menus

 Introductions are like Free Samples

 Body Paragraphs are like Courses

 Transitions are like Waiters

 Evidence is like Seasoning

 Proofreading is like Checking your Teeth

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My other writing materials:

 original Volume I Bundle of CCSS "Short Research Projects"

 "Short Research Projects" Volume II Bundle

 Intro to Debate Unit

 "Why Grammar?" essay project

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