#19
Judgement-led conclusions (finish like a top-band response)
AQA English · Skills
Key steps (method)
- Restate your judgement in a sharper way (not the same sentence).
- Zoom out to writer’s overall message/purpose.
- Mention the most powerful idea your essay proved (one sentence).
- Optionally add one final nuance: Ultimately…, yet… (only if it clarifies).
Common mistakes
- Re-listing paragraphs (“Firstly… secondly…”).
- Adding brand-new quotes/analysis.
- Ending with a generic moral (“This teaches us to be kind”).
Support videos
- GCSE English conclusions search: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gcse+english+grade+9+conclusion