CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1e

ELA6th GradeText Types and Purposes

The Standard

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students finish an argument with a clear ending that grows from the claim and reasons. They bring the main ideas together without introducing new evidence.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students write an ending that clearly connects to the claim and reasons. They restate the main point in fresh words without adding unrelated ideas or new evidence.
Common Misconceptions: Students may only repeat the claim word for word. They may add new evidence, switch topics, or use a vague ending that does not connect to their reasons.
How to Assess It: Give students a short argument with the ending removed. Ask them to write two concluding sentences that restate the claim and connect the main reasons.

Lesson moves

Give pairs cut-up argument paragraphs and conclusion cards, then have them match each argument to the ending that fits best.
Ask students to compare two endings and explain in writing which one better connects to the argument and why.
Play Conclusion Fix-It by showing weak endings and awarding points for revisions that connect the claim and reasons.
Have students write the closing lines for a letter proposing one change to the school lunch menu.

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