TEACHING CAPSULE #6 Writing the conclusion Objective: Be able to write a complete conclusion 6.1 Definition of a conclusion A conclusion contains these three elements : Remind the reader of the controlling idea in different words article’s Suggest a solution or a course of action Leave a lasting impression with a catchy phrase or an anecdote Read this conclusion from the sample FEAR and explain why it is good : People need to learn to control the use of freshwater. Governments should sensitise people through ads and work toward implementing control measures such as water meters. Water, water everywhere? If nothing is done, perhaps not for long! (37 words) 6.2 Highlight these elements in the following conclusions : Remind the reader of the controlling idea in different words in blue article’s – Suggest a solution or a course of action in yellow – Leave a lasting impression with a catchy phrase or an anecdote in red – 1.The every day grind harms many couples. Investing in your relationship, being creative and accepting your will keep the flame alive. Studies show that spouse’s imperfections married live longer and healthier than single people. 2.Cars will put a huge whole in your budget. What about public transportation, car you prefer to take an entire year with the money pooling, cycling, walking? Wouldn’t saved? 3.Is it unfair that hockey players are millionaires by the age of 20? What if a percentage of their salary could be used for noble causes or used to save lives? Hockey players : 5 million. Kids with health problems : 5 Million ! a mom or a dad probably stressed ! Parents have to learn to let go of 4.If you’re you’re the idea of being a parent for life but you have to be stressed all the perfect. You’re don’t time.
TEACHING CAPSULE #6 Writing the conclusion Objective: Be able to write a complete conclusion 6.1 Definition of a conclusion A conclusion contains these three elements : Remind the reader of the article’s controlling idea in different words Suggest a solution or a course of action Leave a lasting impression with a catchy phrase or an anecdote Read this conclusion from the sample FEAR and explain why it is good : People need to learn to control the use of freshwater. Governments should sensitise people through ads and work toward implementing control measures such as water meters. Water, water everywhere? If nothing is done, perhaps not for long! (37 words) 6.2 Highlight these elements in the following conclusions : Remind the reader of the article’s controlling idea in different words – in blue Suggest a solution or a course of action – in yellow Leave a lasting impression with a catchy phrase or an anecdote – in red 1.The every day grind harms many couples. Investing in your relationship, being creative and accepting your spouse’s imperfections will keep the flame alive. Studies show that married live longer and healthier than single people. 2.Cars will put a huge whole in your budget. What about public transportation, car pooling, cycling, walking? Wouldn’t you prefer to take an entire year with the money saved? 3.Is it unfair that hockey players are millionaires by the age of 20? What if a percentage of their salary could be used for noble causes or used to save lives? Hockey players : 5 million. Kids with health problems : 5 Million ! 4.If you’re a mom or a dad you’re probably stressed ! Parents have to learn to let go of the idea of being perfect. You’re a parent for life but you don’t have to be stressed all the time.
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