Standard: 5.W.2e – Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
Grade level: Grade 5
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of providing a thoughtful and effective conclusion in writing. A well-crafted conclusion helps to reinforce the main points of the text and provides a sense of closure for the reader. Mastery of this skill is crucial for students as they progress in their writing abilities. Before tackling this standard, students should be able to organize their writing with a clear introduction and body. They should also understand the basic purpose of a conclusion and have some experience summarizing information.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to craft conclusions that not only summarize the main points but also reflect on the content, connect to broader themes, or provide a call to action.
Common Misconception 1
One common misconception is that a conclusion is just a restatement of the introduction. This is incorrect because a conclusion should summarize the main points and provide closure, not simply repeat what has already been said.
Intervention 1
To address this misconception, provide examples of effective conclusions and analyze how they differ from introductions. Practice writing conclusions that summarize the main points and offer a final thought or reflection.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that a conclusion is unnecessary. This is incorrect because a conclusion is essential for providing a sense of completeness and reinforcing the main ideas of the text.
Intervention 2
To address this misconception, explain the purpose of a conclusion and its role in effective writing. Provide students with opportunities to practice writing conclusions and receive feedback on their work.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should understand how to organize their writing with an introduction, body, and conclusion. They should be familiar with the purpose of a conclusion and have basic skills in summarizing main points.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to craft more sophisticated conclusions that not only summarize but also reflect on the content, connect to broader themes, or provide a call to action.
Instructional Activities
- Analyze examples of effective and ineffective conclusions.
- Practice writing conclusions for different types of writing assignments.
- Peer review and provide feedback on each other’s conclusions.
- Use graphic organizers to plan and write conclusions.
- Create a checklist for evaluating the effectiveness of a conclusion.
