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Conclusions

Purpose:

The job of the conclusion is to bring the essay to an end and remind the reader of what you proved.

Guidelines:

A conclusion should have three sentences: ? The first sentence should creatively restate the thesis (the third sentence in the introduction). ? The second sentence should remind the reader of the strongest point used to prove the thesis. ? The last sentence should bring the essay to a definite close with a profound statement.

Rules:

1) Avoid personal pronouns such as I, me, my, mine, we, and us.

2) Write only about the topic. Do not use phrases such as In this essay you read... or I hope you enjoyed this essay... or anything that directly addresses the reader.

Examples: Read each introduction and then the conclusion from the same essay that directly follows it.

Introduction:

Murder, violence, and gang warfare are exciting elements in a story. All are present in the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The ending will both delight and surprise the audience.

Conclusion:

Ultimately, the resolution of The Outsiders is a delightful surprise for the reader. It is satisfying to learn that Johnny was able to find not only peace, but purpose in his death. Furthermore, it is that purpose that cements the novel as a modern classic.

? Highlight where the thesis is in the intro and where it has been restated in the conclusion.

? What was the strongest argument the essay made in proving the thesis?

? Underline the profound statement.

Introduction: Conclusion:

There are many differences between the novel The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton, and the movie adaptation The Outsiders, that was made in 1981. Although there is still a disturbing murder set in America's Southwest, the characters and plot vary greatly. It is easy to see that Hollywood took some dramatic license in the making of the movie.

Finally, the dramatic license that Hollywood took in adapting the novel The Outsiders into a movie is evident once a person has both read the book and seen the film. Most notably, the lack of development in Ponyboy's character makes the book far more insightful. Were it not for the launching of so many current stars' careers, the movie could well be forgotten forever. ? Highlight where the thesis is in the intro and where it has been restated in the conclusion.

? What was the strongest argument the essay made in proving the thesis?

? Underline the profound statement.

Introduction:

Is it really possible for a sensitive, intelligent, dreamy boy to be at the heart of a violent gang? Although it seems unlikely, it is the case in The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton. The main character is very believable in this fictional masterpiece.

Conclusion:

Ultimately, Ponyboy, the protagonist in The Outsiders, is a very believable character. Through the use of the first person narrative technique, the reader learns that deep down people are all similar, regardless of stereotypes. Because of this, Ponyboy is able to go beyond being a greaser or a dreamer or a gang member to become a hero.

? Highlight where the thesis is in the intro and where it has been restated in the conclusion.

? What was the strongest argument the essay made in proving the thesis?

? Underline the profound statement.

Assignment: Write a conclusion for each introduction.

Johnny and Dally are characters who share a deep admiration for each Q other, yet are very different. Give two examples of how different they

are and explain how they stay close despite those differences. It is rare to find two characters who are completely opposite yet share a mutual respect for I each other. In the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Johnny and Dally are characters who have deep admiration for each other, yet are very different. However, Johnny and Dally will remain close despite their differences.

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A major theme in The Outsiders is found in the poem "Nothing Gold

Q Can Stay" by Robert Frost. Explain the meaning of this poem and how it applies to the novel. The poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" is deep and meaningful. Furthermore, it is a major theme in

I the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The meaning that nothing precious lasts forever is central to both the poem and the book.

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How does the action in The Outsiders reflect gang violence in today's society? Q

Is it possible for a novel that was written over forty years ago to make an accurate statement I about today's society? One would hardly believe that S.E. Hinton, who was just sixteen when

she wrote The Outsiders, would be capable of such a feat. However, the action in this fictional masterpiece is a true reflection of gang violence in today's society.

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