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Christina Chatwell 2.1 1 {{info}}A well-crafted conclusion is essential as it brings closure to your argument and leaves a lasting impression on the reader. It should show your opinion, summarize key arguments, and offer a final thought or recommendation without introducing new information.
2 • Summarize your key arguments.
3 o Highlight the most important points from your arguments (used in the main body of your text).
4 • If possible, give your opinion.
5 • Do not add any new arguments.
6 • Finish with a closing thought.
7 o End with a strong statement, recommendation, or prediction.{{/info}}
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Christina Chatwell 3.1 9 [[Example: Part-time Job]]
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Christina Chatwell 4.1 11 {{exercise id="Write your own conclusion." source="AG Englisch"}}
12 **Now it’s your turn!**
13 Write your own conclusion.
14 //“Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media for young people in relation to their mental health.”//
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17 {{exercise id="Word bank" source="AG Englisch"}}
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jufi 11.1 20 |**Useful phrases to start a conclusion**
jufi 9.1 21 • In conclusion, …
22 • To conclude, …
23 • To sum up, …
24 • All in all, …
25 • On the whole, …
26 • Taking everything into account, …
27 • In my opinion, …
28 • For these reasons, …
jufi 13.1 29 |**Useful linking words/ connectives**
jufi 10.1 30 • because
31 • although
32 • however
33 • therefore
34 • in contrast
35 • as a result
36 • on the other hand
37 • that’s why
jufi 14.1 38 |**Expressing your opinion**
39 • I believe that …
40 • I think that …
41 • In my view, …
42 • Personally, I feel that …
jufi 15.1 43 • From my point of view, |**Summarizing ideas**
44 • The main reason is that …
45 • The most important point is …
46 • Another reason is …
47 • To put it simply, …
48 • All things considered, …
jufi 17.1 49 |**Giving an Outlook** /
jufi 16.1 50 • In the future, …
51 • This could change when …
52 • Later in life, …
53 • It is important to remember that …
54 • Everyone should decide for themselves.
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