1) Write the cоnclusiоn оf your compаrison essаy. This pаragraph should... Include a transition Restates (not repeats) the thesis Summarizes key information in order to reinforce the validity of the thesis statement Should expound on the “so what” factor: What is the point of the comparison? What should be learned? Why is it important to the reader or today’s audience? Should be 5+ sentences 2) You may want to refer to slides 26-29 of this lesson presentation as you write the conclusion paragraph.