Lesson Plan
Writing Your Position Paper's Conclusion
- Grades: 6–8, 9–12
- Unit Plan:
Overview
Students discuss the features of a well-written conclusion to an effective position paper.
Objective
Students will write a conclusion to their position papers by restating the thesis, summarizing the main points, and ending with a strong statement.
Materials
- 1 copy of the position paper model per student
- LCD projector and laptop computer (optional)
Set Up and Prepare
Connect the LCD projector to the laptop computer and run the Writing a Position Paper Conclusion (PDF) presentation.
Directions
- Teach students the components of an effective position paper body.
A Position Paper Conclusion Should:- Restate your thesis.
- Sum up the main points made in the body of your essay.
- End with a strong statement.
- Instruct students to take out the model position paper. Read the concluding paragraph aloud. Have students assess whether or not the model conclusion contains all of the required components.
- Have students write the conclusions for their position papers. Be sure that students refer to their class notes as they write.
Supporting All Learners
As students are working on their conclusions, you may need to place your struggling students and ELLs in a small group and use the model to review the key features of a concluding paragraph.
Lesson Extensions
Have students work in partnerships in order to assess each other's conclusions.
Home Connection
Have students read their entire first draft to a friend or family member.
Assignments
Have students review their entire first drafts and add any necessary details.
Assess Students
- Subjects:Revision, Persuasive Writing, Writing Process
- Skills:Persuasive Writing
- Duration:1 Class Period
