The document discusses the concluding paragraph of an essay, noting that it should summarize the main idea without presenting new information, and that common techniques to end an essay include using a closing statement, summarizing the main points, or restating the thesis. Sample outlines and an example concluding paragraph are also provided.

2. Reflection
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 “Everything that has a beginning has an end.”

3. The Concluding Paragraph
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 It is the end or finish of an event or process.
 It is the last paragraph of the essay.
 It closes the essay.

4. The Concluding Paragraph:
Salient Points
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 It should sound finish.
 It should not present new information.

5. The Concluding Paragraph: How
Do I Write One?
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 There are a few techniques to end your essay:
 Use a closing statement
 Summarize
 Restate main idea (summarizing main idea or restate
thesis)

6. The Concluding Paragraph:
Example
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 After arriving home from the movies one night, I
decided that I was not going to be a moviegoer
anymore. I was tired of the problems involved in
getting to the movies and dealing with the theater
itself and some of the patrons. The next day I
arranged to have cable TV service installed in my
home. I may now see movies a bit later than other
people, but I'll be more relaxed watching box office
hits in the comfort of my own living room.

7. The Concluding Paragraphs:
Outline
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1. After arriving home from the movies one night, I decided
that I was not going to be a moviegoer anymore.
2. I was tired of the problems involved in getting to the
movies and dealing with the theater itself and some of
the patrons.
3. The next day I arranged to have cable TV service
installed in my home.
4. I may now see movies a bit later than other people, but
I'll be more relaxed watching box office hits in the
comfort of my own living room.

8. The Concluding Paragraph:
Outline
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Close the essay:
After arriving home from the movies
one night, I decided that I was not
going to be a moviegoer anymore.
Conclusion
Summarize main idea:
I may now see movies a bit later than
other people, but I'll be more relaxed
watching box office hits in the comfort
of my own living room.

9. Homework
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 Start drafting the body paragraphs (3 body
paragraphs) and the conclusion of the essay. The
body should have at least 4 to 5 sentences
(depending on the length of it). Remember, start
with a topic sentence, give three details, and close
the paragraph.
 In the conclusion, you close your essay. Give at least
3 to 4 sentences (depending on the length).

10. Comprehension:
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 What is the conclusion of the essay? What does it do?
 Does the conclusion present new information?
 Name three techniques to end your essay?