Cause Effect Essay • This essay asks why things happen (causes) and what followed it as a result (effect) • Select one or more cause(s) and effect(s)
Thesis Statement • Clearly state topic • State whether you are stating cause, effect or both. Use these terms in the thesis statement.
Organization • Order of importance – Most to least – Least to most
• Chronological • Categorical – Divide topic into parts or categories
Purpose Use cause and effect to inform or persuade.