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Cause and Effect Essay

The document outlines the structure and components of a cause and effect essay, emphasizing the importance of identifying causes and effects clearly. It provides examples of prompts and details on how to develop topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences. Additionally, it highlights the use of linking words and phrases to indicate relationships between ideas in cause and effect paragraphs.

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Cause and Effect Essay

The document outlines the structure and components of a cause and effect essay, emphasizing the importance of identifying causes and effects clearly. It provides examples of prompts and details on how to develop topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences. Additionally, it highlights the use of linking words and phrases to indicate relationships between ideas in cause and effect paragraphs.

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Cause and Effect Essay

• Common Keywords: What are the causes, why does this happen, what are the effects, what are the
reasons, explain the impact
• What these keywords mean: The prompt is asking you to either identify the causes of a particular
event or situation or explain the consequences. Sometimes, both causes and effects are required in
the same essay.
Examples:
• Write an essay about the reasons why people do not do sufficient levels of exercise
and what the consequences of this are.
• Explain the effects of social media on teenagers.
• What are the reasons for the rise in childhood obesity?
Structure:
• If Cause: Introduce the topic → Explain the causes → Summarize
• If Effect: Introduce the topic → Explain the effects → Summarize
• If Both: Introduce the topic → Explain the causes → Explain the effects → Summarize
Cause and Effect Paragraph
What is a cause and effect paragraph?
• A cause/ effect paragraph discusses the causes (reasons) and/ or the effects of a
situation.
• A cause/ effect paragraph can focus on causes, effects, or both.
• The focus of the paragraph should be given in the topic sentence.
• Appropriate linking words/ phrases should be used to indicate causes and/ or effects.
E.g., (Cause) As a result of increased screen time, (Effect) children experience
more eye strain and difficulty focusing in school.
(Cause) Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, (Effect) remote work became more
common, changing the way many people approach their jobs.

Analysing the text


A cause/ effect paragraph has the following:
• a topic sentence
• supporting sentences giving causes/ effects with explanations/
examples
• a concluding sentence which restates the topic

Cause/ effect linking words and phrases


In cause and effect paragraph, linking words/ phrases are used to introduce the
causes/ effects and indicate relationships between the ideas introduced in the
paragraph.
Paragraph development
Developing topic sentences
The topic sentence in a cause and effect paragraph must clearly state the problem. Also, it should
indicate the causes/ effects of the problem.
E.g., The increasing use of technology in education has transformed the learning landscape.
Two significant factors drive this trend, each resulting in notable changes in student
engagement and learning outcomes.
Air pollution has become a critical issue in urban areas globally. Two primary causes
contribute significantly to this problem, each with serious consequences for public health and
the environment.

Supporting sentences
After writing a strong and effective topic sentence, develop supporting sentences with relevant
details and clear examples.
E.g., The first cause of the increasing use of technology in education is the availability of online
resources, which has made information more accessible than ever before. For example, different
digital platforms provide free video lessons on subjects ranging from math to science, enabling
students to learn at their own pace. As a result, students can now access a vast selection of
educational materials, including videos, articles, and interactive tutorials, from anywhere with an
internet connection.
Developing supporting sentences with causes/ effects
Supporting sentences develop the idea which is stated in the topic sentence by giving explanations,
facts, examples and details about the causes/ effects and solutions for the problem.
E.g., A negative aspect of family life is the conflict between parents and their teenage children.
However, family life can be better if the causes and possible solutions are understood. A major
cause of the conflict is that children do not like the rules their parents make for them. In other
words, teenagers do not like to be told how to dress, to keep their rooms tidy and not to spend hours
on the phone.

Concluding sentences
After listing the causes/ effects or both, the paragraph needs to be ended by restating the topic
sentence.
E.g., Overall, the transformation of the learning landscape through the increasing use of
technology, driven by accessibility to resources and enhanced engagement, has led to significant
improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.

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