Virginia SOL 2.W.2.A.iv
The Standard
Providing a concluding statement or section.
Virginia Standards of Learning for English
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students write an ending that fits the type and purpose of their piece. They close the main idea or action instead of stopping abruptly.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student closes a story by showing what finally happens. For an informational or opinion piece, the student reminds readers of the main idea without adding unrelated details.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may write only “The End” or stop after the last detail. They may add a new, unrelated idea or copy the opening sentence word for word.
How to Assess It
- Give students this paragraph: “Our class should have extra recess because exercise helps us focus and work calmly.” Ask them to add one strong ending sentence.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs paragraph strips and ending strips, then have them match each paragraph with the ending that fits its purpose.
Compare two endings for the same paragraph and ask, “Which one gives the reader a stronger sense of closure, and why?”
Play Ending Match by having students pair story, information, and opinion cards with suitable ending cards.
Have students write the final sentence for a class announcement, thank-you note, or book recommendation meant for a real audience.
Free download
Printable 2.W.2.A.iv Worksheet
A ready-to-print activity worksheet aligned to 2.W.2.A.iv, with an answer key for the teacher on its own page. No account needed.
PDF, US Letter, prints cleanly in black and white.
Download the worksheetKeep exploring
Related Standards
Turn this exact standard into a lesson
Grade, subject, topic, and the complete standard are prefilled. Create one free, no account needed.