CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2e

ELA4th GradeText Types and Purposes

The Standard

Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students finish an informational or explanatory piece with a statement or short section that fits the topic. The ending should bring the information together rather than add a new idea.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students write a clear ending that connects to the main idea and information already presented. They may summarize key points or explain why the topic matters, without introducing unrelated details.
Common Misconceptions: Students may add a new fact, repeat the introduction word for word, or end with “That is all.” Some conclusions drift away from the topic or rely on personal opinions not supported by the explanation.
How to Assess It: Give students a short informational paragraph without an ending. Ask them to write a two-sentence conclusion that sums up the main idea without adding new facts.

Lesson moves

Give pairs paragraph strips and conclusion strips, then have them match each explanation to the ending that best fits.
Ask students to compare two endings and write which one works better, using details from the informational paragraph.
Play Conclusion Fix-It by having teams revise weak endings that add new facts, wander off topic, or stop suddenly.
Read the ending of a museum sign or news article, then identify how it wraps up the information for readers.

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