CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2e
The Standard
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
What This Standard Means
Students need to end an informational or explanatory piece in a way that fits the topic. The ending should not introduce a new main idea. It should remind the reader what was explained and leave the writing feeling complete.
Mastery looks like a clear final sentence or short final paragraph that connects back to the main idea and key details. Students often get stuck by writing “The End,” repeating the first sentence exactly, adding a random fact, or switching into an opinion that does not match the piece.
Ways to Teach It
- Give students three body paragraphs about volcanoes and have them write two possible concluding sentences, then choose the stronger one.
- Ask students: What should your reader remember most after reading your explanation, and how can your last sentence show that?
- Hand out five endings and have students sort them into fits the topic, too random, or too repetitive.
- Show the last paragraph of a kids’ science article and have students underline how it connects back to the main idea.
Plan a Lesson for CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2e
Generate a complete lesson plan aligned to this standard, with objectives, activities, and materials. Free, no account needed.
Related Standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2f
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2e
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- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2f
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2f
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented