 When wondering about causes, you are looking for answers about why something happens  When looking at effects, you better understand the results that follow a certain cause Looking at causes and effects helps us to make sense of the world around us!

 Cause – an action or event that makes something else happen  Effect – the result of a cause  Cause & Effect articles explain › Why or how one thing leads to another › What happens as a result of a certain action or event

 Use Clue Words! › Affect, because, consequently, effect, leads to, results in, as a result › Examples: Brushing your teeth regularly leads to good oral hygiene. Most students don’t get a full night’s sleep. Consequently, they are tired and not alert during school the next day.

Cause Effect Good eating habits Exercise Good health Cause Effect Studying Better Understanding Good Grades

Cause Effect Effect/Cause Practicing basketball More playing time Improves playing

 Make sure your topic is not too broad and not too narrow (pg. 98)  Use an objective tone  Give your essay good SUPPORT! › Facts › Examples › Expert opinions › Anecdotes  Don’t forget to elaborate

 Needs coherence – to flow easily  Could use order of importance Paragraphs – the foundation of every essay!

 Watch out for false cause-and-effect statements (pg. 103)  Cause-and-effect relationships must be REASONABLE and show a LOGICAL connection.  Use common sense!  Let’s try the practice on pg. 103