Writing a Conclusion

Compiled by:
Nahla Rizk
 Organizing
Step Two Essay Outline
Making an I. Introduction:
outline can help Hook (1 sentence), background information(3
you organize sentences), thesis statement(1 sentence: topic+
opinion+ 2 reasons).
what you want
II. Body :
to write.
Topic Sentence (1 reason +topic+ opinion ) x2
This is a rough
supporting idea 1+ example body
plan for your
supporting idea 2+ example para
essay and can
help make the Concluding sentence
process of (topic+ opinion+ 1 reason)
writing much III. Conclusion: Restatement of thesis statement (1
easier. sentence) reasons+ summary of supporting
details (2 sentences) + clincher (1 sentence).
 Transitional Words
• Conclusion:
• Restatement of the thesis: Finally, (topic + opinion)
• Reason 1: On the one hand, reason 1 is one of the advantages/
disadvantages of topic because (summary of supporting details in
paragraph 1).
• Reason 2: On the other hand, reason 2 is another advantage/
disadvantage of topic because (summary of supporting details in
paragraph 2).
 Clincher
• It could be:
1- A question:
e.g.: After all the above-mentioned advantages of private schools, would
people still want to send their children to public schools?
e.g.: After all the above-mentioned disadvantages of smoking, would
people still want to smoke?
2- A recommendation:
e.g.: After all the above-mentioned advantages of private schools, people
should consider sending their children to private schools.
e.g.: After all the above-mentioned disadvantages of smoking, people
should consider quitting smoking.
3- A prediction for the future:
e.g.: Maybe education would improve if people started sending their
children to private schools, .
e.g.: Maybe public health would improve if people quit smoking.
How to reference
?
 Think about the following topics
• Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times
throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which
do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and
specific examples to support your opinion.

• Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for
some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

• Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer
to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your choice.

• Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others
believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success
come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.