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| 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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| 9 | [[Example: Part-time Job]] | ||
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| 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.”// | ||
| 15 | {{/exercise}} | ||
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| 17 | {{exercise id="Word bank" source="AG Englisch"}} | ||
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| 19 | (% class="border" %) | ||
| 20 | |**Useful phrases to start a conclusion** | ||
| 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, … | ||
| 29 | |**Useful linking words/ connectives** | ||
| 30 | • because | ||
| 31 | • although | ||
| 32 | • however | ||
| 33 | • therefore | ||
| 34 | • in contrast | ||
| 35 | • as a result | ||
| 36 | • on the other hand | ||
| 37 | • that’s why | ||
| 38 | |**Expressing your opinion** | ||
| 39 | • I believe that … | ||
| 40 | • I think that … | ||
| 41 | • In my view, … | ||
| 42 | • Personally, I feel that … | ||
| 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, … | ||
| 49 | |**Giving an Outlook** / | ||
| 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. |