Informative Writing: Organization and Structure
Write effective conclusions that restate the thesis
Summarize main points clearly
Create a memorable ending for informative writing
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)Just as conclusions should be meaningful and impactful, our words can bring healing and wisdom
Gather students and discuss what makes a memorable ending. Ask students to share stories or movies with powerful conclusions.
Explain the three key elements of a strong conclusion: restating the thesis, summarizing main points, and leaving a lasting impression
Students will practice writing conclusions for their current informative writing project
Simpler: Provide sentence starters for conclusion
Challenge: Write multiple conclusion drafts with different tones
Reflect on the importance of strong writing endings
Dear God, help us use our words to encourage and inspire others, just as You use Your words to guide us.
Coming up: Next week, we'll polish our entire informative essays
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Conclusion Word Collage
Fifth graders are learning to craft more sophisticated writing conclusions
Avoiding repetition while restating main points
Thoughtful, original conclusion that ties the essay together