Match the explanations to the correct closing statement types.
Bookend the introduction Make a strong statement Contextualize the topic Call to action Draw from an expert
Rephrase the thesis statement while adding more insight based on the evidence in the text. Ask yourself: What was important about the main ideas of the text? Give a challenge or command to readers. This could be asking the reader to take an action or to think from a specific point viewpoint. Link the last paragraph to the beginning by referring to keywords, metaphors, questions, or other idea from the introduction. Share a relevant quote or statistic from an outside source that refines or adds insight on the topic.
Suggest further possibilities or a larger meaning of the topic. Ask yourself: How does
this topic connect to larger issues or ideas?
this topic connect to other issues or themes? What are the implications of this topic in a broader context?
Closing Statement Types:
- Rephrase the thesis statement while adding more insight based on the evidence in the text.
- Ask yourself: What was important about the main ideas of the text?
- Give a challenge or command to readers. This could be asking the reader to take an action or to think from a specific point viewpoint.
- Link the last paragraph to the beginning by referring to keywords, metaphors, questions, or other idea from the introduction.
- Share a relevant quote or statistic from an outside source that refines or adds insight on the topic.
- Suggest further possibilities or a larger meaning of the topic.
- Ask yourself: How does this topic connect to other issues or themes? What are the implications of this topic in a broader context?