CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1e
The Standard
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
What This Standard Means
Students need to end an argument in a way that fits the claim, reasons, and evidence they already gave. The ending should not just repeat the introduction. It should wrap up the thinking and leave the reader clear on why the argument matters.
Mastery looks like a conclusion that connects back to the claim, reflects the strongest reason, and gives a final thought without adding new evidence. Students often get stuck by writing “That is why I think...” or by introducing a brand-new point at the end.
Ways to Teach It
- Give pairs cut-up argumentative paragraphs and conclusion cards, then have them match each conclusion to the argument it best fits.
- Ask students to write: Which sentence best leaves the reader convinced, and what makes it work?
- Have students highlight the claim in one color and the conclusion in another, then write one sentence explaining the connection.
- Show a short movie review, product review, or sports opinion column, and identify how the writer wraps up the argument.
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What This Unlocks
Mastery here sets students up for these next.
Related Standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from or supports the argument presented.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from or supports the argument presented.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from or supports the argument presented.