First paragraph: ”Death of the Right Fielder,” by Stuart Dybek, is a short story about a group of kids who venture into the right field of their local baseball pitch to find the body of a missing player. The story uses the sport and its unpopular position to frame a social critique, crafting a surreal and bleak tone that conveys themes of death and societal worth. Last sentence: The tone of this story completes the piece, making every strange moment still feel relevant to the audience by commenting on the real world in an abstract way. ________________ First paragraph: Grilling may be a relaxing summer pastime, but it’s not something you can jump right into. Before starting up the grill and cooking food, it’s important to be aware of your grill’s safety instructions, “hot spots,” and cooking temperatures. Last sentence: A little preparation can go a long way when cooking food outside. ________________ First paragraph: In this age of digital media and music downloads, the vinyl record is having a surprise resurgence in popularity. There’s a lot to love about collecting records, but it’s also important to buy a good turntable that will do your vinyl justice. Records are a relatively delicate object, so it’s vital to understand how to care for your turntable and set the record arm properly, so as not to damage your music. Last sentence: As long as you take good care of your record collection and turntable, it’ll always be fun to take them for a spin. ________________ First paragraph: All good things must come to an end, but sometimes the end is the hardest part to come up with. Writing the last sentence of an essay can seem daunting, but there are actually many options available for every kind of paper. Whether you’re writing a serious literary critique or a lighthearted instructional essay, you should always reference the theme of your paper, use a smooth and interesting transition, and reference your opening statements. Last sentence: Remembering these simple steps while writing a conclusion will make ending your essays easy.