Cause Effect

What is the definition of Cause - Effects essay ?

• A method of paragraph or essay development in which a writer analyzes the reasons and the consequences of an action, event, or decision.

• A method of paragraph or essay development in which a writer points out the reasons or the effects.

• A type of paragraph or essay that requires the writer to give a statement then use his own language to protect it.

• A kind of paragraph/essay.

Which of these sentences might appear in a cause - effects essay ?

• One of the first problems of the internet is the ease with which children can access potentially dangerous sites.

•  The first thing that people should do to live a happy life is build relationships with other people.

• One similarity between current and previous methods of communication relates to the form of communication.

• This leads to a downward spiral that drives the person deeper and deeper into the depths of crippling poverty and isolation.

What shouldn't you do while writing a cause - effects essay ?

• Use the specific words that are common for a cause and effect essay: as a result of, because of, it result(s) in, due to, consequently, thus, therefore, etc.

• Use multiple examples to assemble with the causes and effects discussed in your essay.

• Cover every possible effects of the event, even if it's too long.

• Choose the topic that is not very banal.

Signal words for Effect:

• To result from

• As a consequence

• The first cause of

• Although

An effect happens first, and the cause happens later.

• True

• False

Worsening pollution levels in cities are _________the increased use of cars.

• because

• due to

• since

• for

Introduction always has:

• Thesis statement

• All of them

• Hook

• Background information

Signal words for Cause:

• The next reason is

• Hence

• Therefore

• Because/since/as

Choose a topic to write a cause - effects essay. (If you don't choose Phong will punish you)

Draw Ms Mai Bui (Worst drawing will stand up and give out ideas for the topic he/she have chosen)