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Stick the Landing

Skatepark Unit
Lesson 4 of 5
Introduction & Conclusion
4.2 (24 reviews)
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How does it feel to have the video end like this?
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Why do you think it’s important to make the ending or conclusion of this letter
memorable?
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Imagine you’re in the new skatepark. What kinds of things would you see or hear?
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Get your supplies.
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Look at the thesis and the reasons. Think about how you can combine
the big ideas into one sentence.
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Find the box labeled "Conclusion." Write your sentence with your
big ideas.
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Write two or more sentences about what you want the mayor to
imagine when he thinks about a new skatepark in the community.
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Write one sentence that thanks the mayor for reading your letter
and one sentence that leaves him with a final convincing thought.
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Find the box that says Sign Off. Write “Sincerely,” and your name.
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Whisper-read your entire conclusion. If you need to make changes,
you can do that now.
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Think about how you would hook the mayor's attention. How would you start this
letter? You can use one of these ideas or come up with your own.
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Find the box labeled "Greeting." Write “Dear Mayor Westin.” Put a
comma at the end of your greeting.
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Think back to the hook you wanted to use in your letter. Write it in the box labeled "Introduction."
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Use your notes to copy your thesis.
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Write your sentence that states your reasons.
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Write your transition sentence.
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Whisper-read your entire introduction. If you need to make changes,
you can do that now.
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Stick the Landing
Skatepark Unit
Lesson 4 of 5
Introduction & Conclusion
4.2 (24 reviews)

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  • write a conclusion that restates the big ideas, imagines a future, and ends with a thank you and a convincing sentence.

  • write an introduction that has a greeting and hook, establishes the purpose, and includes a transition sentence.

Before this lesson...

Students should have complete Lessons 1-3 of this unit.
Skatepark Introduction and Conclusion worksheet 30 copies
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Students will need to bring their completed work from the previous lessons to this lesson.

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