This document outlines the agenda and materials for an EWRT 211 class. It discusses strategies for concluding essays effectively in 3 parts: creating a new meaning by tying ideas together; answering "so what" to explain the importance; and proposing action or further questions. Examples are provided. Students are then instructed to brainstorm conclusions on their outlines. Homework assigned includes reading chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, an essay assignment, a movie review, and vocabulary. An outline for a directed summary essay is also provided.

1. EWRT 211 Class
EWRT 211 Class 4

2. AGENDA
Lecture
Conclusions
1. Create a new meaning: demonstrating how your
ideas work together can create a new picture.
Often the sum of the paper is worth more than its
parts.
2. Answer the question "So What?”: Show your
readers why this paper was important.
3. Propose a course of action, a solution to an issue,
or questions for further study: Redirect your
reader's thought process and help him or her to
apply your info and ideas to her own life or to see
the broader implications.
In-class essay 1

3. Conclusions

4. Strategies for Writing a Conclusion
Conclusions are often the most difficult part of an essay
to write, and many writers feel that they have nothing
left to say after having written the paper. A writer needs
to keep in mind that the conclusion is often what a
reader remembers best. Your conclusion should be the
best part of your paper.
A conclusion should
• stress the importance of the thesis statement,
• give the essay a sense of completeness, and
• leave a final impression on the reader.

5. Create a new meaning
Demonstrating how your ideas work together can
create a new picture. Often the sum of the paper
is worth more than its parts.
Given the outstanding performances of the child
actors and the realistic special effects, I must
recommend this film to children and adults alike.

6. Answer the question "So What?”
Show your readers why your essay is important.
This film delivers a storyline that makes the
viewer think and rethink the marginalization of
minoritized groups. Given the strength of that
message, I say see the film with your kids or
other family members. Talk about. Learn from
it.

7. Propose a course of action
Redirect your reader's thoughts. Help him or her
understand the broader implications of your judgement.
What would make the film better?
While this film could have been a blockbuster based on the
storyline, the use of inexperienced child actors and the
phony looking special effects really make it, at best, a
mediocre film for pre-teens and kids. A recasting of the
roles for a future version of this film, using experienced
child stars, and some advanced CGI will make it much
more exciting and believable.

8. Let’s take a few minutes to brainstorm
an ending for your essay. It doesn’t have
to be long. Write on your outline!
Remember, a conclusion should stress the importance of the thesis statement, give
the essay a sense of completeness, and leave a final impression on the reader.
1. Create a new meaning: demonstrating how your ideas work together can
create a new picture. Often the sum of the paper is worth more than its
parts.
2. Answer the question "So What?”: Show your readers why this paper was
important.
3. Propose a course of action, a solution to an issue, or questions for
further study: Redirect your reader's thought process and help him or her
to apply your info and ideas to her own life or to see the broader
implications.

9. HOMEWORK
Read HP Chapters 6-7
pages 86-121
Read Essay 2 Assignment
Read Star Trek movie
review (in preparation for
essay 2)
Vocabulary: Spells 1-9

10. I. Presentation of the subject: Directed Summary
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, produced by………tells the story
of……
II. Thesis statement ( judgment)
This is a great film because of reason 1 and reason 2.
III. First reason and support
Make your point
Provide information
Explain what you mean
V. Second reason and support
Make your point
Provide information
Explain what you mean
VII. Conclusion
ESSAY REVIEW
You should have your blue book, your outline, and the conclusion you just wrote!