Lesson Plan

Confident Closures Guide

Students will learn to write strong, persuasive conclusions that reinforce their main arguments, boosting confidence in their persuasive writing skills.

A strong conclusion ties together the argument and leaves a lasting impression. This lesson will empower 8th graders to confidently articulate their main points.

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Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Confident Conclusions

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Workshop

20 minutes

Step 4

Assessment and Review

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Confident Conclusion Techniques

Introduce the purpose of the slide deck and provide an overview of what the students will learn about writing confident conclusions.

Key Techniques

Discuss the key techniques that make conclusions effective. Emphasize the importance of restating the argument, summarizing key points, and ending with a persuasive closing statement.

Examples of Effective Conclusions

Present examples of effective conclusions. Point out specific features in each example that strengthen the overall message. Encourage discussion about what makes these conclusions strong.

Common Pitfalls

Highlight common pitfalls to avoid when writing conclusions, such as introducing new information or being too vague. Use this slide as a cautionary guide.

Summary & Q/A

Conclude the session by summarizing the key points discussed. Invite any questions or clarifications the students might have.

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Activity

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Quiz

Conclusion Skills Quiz

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Closing with Confidence

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