09/2/2021 - Transitions and Conclusion

• English
• Secondary Education

Transitions and conclusion

9 Feb 2021

Lesson plan

Recap of transitional words

Some more practice on different transitional words

How to write a conclusion

Independent writing on your essay

Goals

- Use transitional words and phrases / signals

- Know how to write a concluding paragraph

By the end of the lesson, hand in the first paragraph with transitional words.

Ping pong

State three transitional words or phrases to someone.

When I clap my hands, find someone new.

Get up!

3, 2, 1, GO!

Discuss with your partner

How many transitional words and phrases do you remember?

Write down as many as you can.

https:

#1

#2

#2

Check for transitions in your own text

Discuss the transitional words and phrases you have used in your own tex with your shoulder partner.

Help each other find different ways to transition from one idea to another

Conclusion

What is important to have in a conclusion?

Conclusion

In the concluding paragraph you need to:

1. Summarize what you wrote in your essay.

2. Re-state the thesis claim

3. End your essay in an interesting way.

Conclusion

Do not:

 - Add any new information

 - Point out every single point you have already made

Avoid using sentences such as:

"I'm no expert, but this is my opinion..."

Any questions?

Recap

Today, you have learned:

 - How to implement transitional words in your writing.

-  How to structure a conclusion.

- How to communicate ideas and teamwork.

- How to improve your own and others texts.