PRACTICE 4 Identifying Good Introductions and Conclusions
In a newspaper, magazine, or any other written material, find a piece of writing that has both a strong introduction and a strong conclusion. Answer the following questions about the introduction and conclusion.
What method of introduction is used?
What does the conclusion do? Does it restate the main idea? Sum up the points made in the piece? Make an observation?
How are the introduction and the conclusion linked?