Cause and Effect
Conclusion Paragraph

The following videos will explain all the components of a conclusion paragraph in a cause and effect essay (restatement of claim, summary of evidence, and a mic drop sentence).

Cause and Effect Essays

The Introductory Paragraph

The Body Paragraphs

The Conclusion Paragraph

Restating the Claim

This video shows you how to effectively wrap up your cause and effect essay starting with restating your claim.

For this lesson, you will need:

  • Restating the Claim Activity
 

Summarizing the Evidence

In this video, a simple and effective strategy is shared for summarizing your evidence.

For this lesson, you will need:

  • Summarizing the Evidence Activity
 

The Mic Drop Sentence 

In this video, mic drop sentence starters are shared so you can end your essay with impact. 

For this lesson, you will need:

  • Mic Drop Sentence Starters Poster
  • Summarizing the Evidence (you'll be working on the last section that you left blank from the assignment prior)
 

Practice with the Conclusion Paragraph 

It's time to take everything you've learned about the conclusion paragraph (restatement of claim, summary of evidence, and mic drop sentence) and put it all together as you write a conclusion of your own. 

For this lesson, you will need:

  • Practice with the Conclusion
  • Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer