A conclusion acts as a summary of the argument you established in your introduction (the thesis statement) and the ways in which you proved/sustained that argument (your topic sentences).

 

A generic structure for a conclusion might look a little bit like this:

 

1. Re-state your main argument. Look at your thesis statement and summarise what you were argument you were establishing in your introduction.
2. Summarise your key points. This will be the main arguments you established in the topic sentences of each body paragraph.
3. Offer a final thought/reflection in relation to both your argument and the question you responded to.

The final thought might be something like:

‘Of Mice and Men has lost none of its ability to provoke and challenge a reader to better understand what makes them thoroughly human.’

 

 

SO… in planning and preparation:

 

• Highlight your thesis statement
• Highlight your topic sentences

 

And build your conclusion around these key ideas.