Language Function: Conclusion and Connection

Where Do We See Conclusion and Connection in Real Life?

At the end of essays or speeches

In news articles and opinion pieces

In TED Talks and podcasts

In letters, emails, and blog posts

In documentaries, when the narrator gives a final thought

In ads or campaigns calling people to make a change

 Conclusion and Connection Exercises

Write a final paragraph for an essay or opinion piece.

Give a “message” or lesson after telling a personal story.

Practice call-to-action sentences for real-world topics.

Match thesis statements with conclusion ideas.

Use quotes or proverbs to write a meaningful final reflection.

Finish a classmate’s paragraph with a strong conclusion.

Write a short speech ending that connects to the audience’s life.

Rewrite boring conclusions to make them stronger and deeper.

Use “What this means is…” to build final connections.

Connect a topic to a bigger idea, like justice, fairness, or identity.

✅ Pros:

Leaves a strong final impression

Helps the reader see the bigger meaning

Encourages reflection and action

❌ Cons:

Can be too repetitive if it just restates everything

May sound weak if there’s no clear point or message

Risk of overgeneralizing without depth

To conclude clearly:

Ultimately, ___

To sum up, ___

In the end, ___

Overall, ___

As a final thought, ___

To make deeper connections or calls to action:

This shows that ___

What this means is ___

We must remember that ___

This reminds us that ___

It’s time to ___

If we want ___, we need to ___