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Thank You, Mr. Okafor: Writing a Concluding Section

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Thank You, Mr. Okafor: Writing a Concluding Section

Study how an opinion piece about a school custodian ends.

Read Priya's opinion piece

Priya wrote this opinion piece for her principal.

A Day to Thank Mr. Okafor

1Every morning, Mr. Okafor unlocks the doors of Sunnyside School before anyone else arrives. He is our custodian, and he works hard all day. I believe our school should hold a Custodian Thank-You Day to show him how much we care.

2One reason is that Mr. Okafor keeps our school clean and safe. He mops up spills in the lunchroom, empties the trash cans and fixes squeaky doors. When a light goes out, he changes the bulb so we can see our work.

3Another reason is that he helps students in kind ways. Last winter, he found my lost mitten and kept it in his office until I came back for it. He also helps set up chairs for every school play.

4Mr. Okafor does so much for all of us, so we should do something for him. A Custodian Thank-You Day would let every class say thanks with cards and a cheer. Let's make him feel as special as he makes our school feel.

Look at the ending

Answer each question about Priya's piece.

1.
Which paragraph is the concluding section of Priya's piece?
Question 1 options
2.
Read paragraph 4 again. Underline the sentence that restates Priya's opinion by naming the special day again.

3.
Where does each sentence appear in Priya's piece? Sort the sentences.
4.
In paragraph 4, Priya writes that Mr. Okafor "does so much for all of us." What do these words remind the reader of?
Question 4 options
5.
Priya wants to add one more sentence to her concluding section. Which sentence fits best?
Question 5 options
6.
Finish this new concluding section for Priya. Use words from her piece. Write a word from the word bank in each blank.

Mr. Okafor keeps our school clean and , and he helps students in ways. On Custodian Thank-You Day, every class should say to him.

7.
Which ending only repeats one detail and does not wrap up Priya's opinion?
Question 7 options

Write a concluding section

Write in complete sentences.

8.
Write a new concluding statement for Priya's piece. Use different words from the ones she used.
9.
Think of another worker at your school, such as a bus driver, a cook or an office helper. Write a concluding section of two or three sentences for an opinion piece that says why this worker deserves thanks.