What type of phrases are these: All in all; In summary; What this study reveals.
Conclusion starters
What is a topic sentence?
The sentence which outlines the goal of the text.
True or False: Conclusions can be made all through the paragraph.
False. It should be at the end
What 'change' is signaled by the second topic sentence?
The topic sentence in the fourth paragraph signals a change in time.
What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
The third paragraph gives a personal example of a cruise.
State 2 purposes of the introductory/opening paragraph?
- to explore a subject - to argue a POV - to give background info, set the scene - as a hook
What 'change' is signaled by the first topic sentence?
The topic sentence in the third paragraph signals the introduction of evidence to support the viewpoint.
What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
The fourth paragraph tells the reader about the relief the writer felt when the cruise ended.
What is the purpose of the 2 topic sentences highlighted?
(1) opening paragraph establishes writer's view/perspective (2) second paragraph switches to different viewpoint
State 2 purposes of the conclusion paragraph?
- to sum up key viewpoints