Due: February 26, 2020 (conclusion, perfected timed writing, vocab)

What's Due?

Conclusion

Timed Writing - perfected 3 paragraphs

Vocabulary

Conclusion

~~> Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on your subject. The conclusion allows you to synthesize your thoughts and reiterate the importance of your paragraphs. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression.

~~> Your conclusion can go a little bit beyond the confines of the assignment.

You can elaborate (slightly) on the significance of your findings and/or opinions.

~~> Your conclusion should make your readers glad they read your paper.

This last paragraph gives your reader something to take away that will help them

see things differently or appreciate your country.

REMEMBER! (last or 2nd to last sentence)

“The most significant thing about ___________________ is. . . . “ and then pick one

of your topics and tell us why. You can use a synonym for “significant”

(aspect,  feature, characteristic, etc.).

The last sentence must reflect, reiterate, repeat, or restate @ least part of your title.

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We made a list in class of the many ways a writer can spice up a conclusion.

Choose one (two at the very most).

1. Revisit thesis statement and summarize main point – broaden out

2. Ask or answer a question

3. Benefit

4. Suggested course of action and/or call to action

5. Finish the story

6. End with a quotation or familiar saying

7. End with funny or humorous statement (or  VERY short story)

Timed Writing - perfected 3 paragraphs
3 paragraphs ---- NO banned words or contractions ---- use your original timed essay as your RD ---- use IEW & TUSAL tools to make your essay better ---- there are no official requirements or indications necessary ---- vocab used correctly and highlighted = extra credit

Vocabulary

	Pitiable adj. deserving pity	The frail-looking dog was pitiable, so I gave it some food and took it inside to care for it.
	Plausible adj. reasonable and possibly true	Her story is plausible, but that doesn’t mean she’s telling the truth.
	Postulate v. to assert	The literary critic postulates that romanticism and naturalism are actually interconnected.
	Potent adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect	The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!
	Pragmatic adj. practical, useful	It’s not necessarily more pragmatic to study engineering than it is to study philosophy.
	Precedent n. an example or subject from earlier in time	This change in law is without historical precedent.
	Predecessor n.  someone who comes before you (usu. in position or office)	My predecessor gave me many tips for running the office.
	Prescribe v. to command orders v. to issue authorization for medications	The directions for our essay prescribe a length of at least ten pages. A doctor must prescribe you this medication before you can begin taking it.
	Principle n. basic truth, assumption, or rule	Remember the universal principle: treat others as you want them to treat you.
	Prohibit v. to command against, to outlaw	Alcohol was prohibited in the US in the 1920s.