: Re: What steps to follow in thinking through the writing of a conclusion? I am teaching some students how to write a 5-paragraph essay. Their writing is coming together, but when it comes to conclusions,

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In the concluding paragraph you should include the following:

An allusion to the pattern used in the introductory paragraph.
A restatement of the thesis statement, using some of the original language or language that "echoes" the original language. (The restatement, however, must not be a duplicate thesis statement.)
A summary of the three main points from the body of the paper.
A final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has come to an end. (This final statement may be a "call to action" in an persuasive paper.)

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