Cause and Effect Paragraph Rules

​Introdution paragraph

• 5-7 sentences

• Starts with a hook

• Includes all of your reasons

• Includes your what your essay is about

• Includes a thesis statement

​Body Paragraph 1

• Must have 3 or more details about your main idea

• Must be 5-7 sentences

• It is about the cause of your main idea

• Has correct grammar and spelling

​Body Paragraph 2

• 5-7 sentences

• Correct spelling and grammar

• Has at least 3 or more details relating back to your main idea.

• Can be another cause paragraph or an effect paragraph.

​Body paragraph 3

• Has 3 or more detail about your main idea

• Can be your effect or a combo of cause and effect

• Correct spelling and grammar

• Must be 5-7 sentences

​Conclusion

• DO NOT START WITH IN CONCLUSION

• Must have 5-7 sentences

• Must have correct grammar and spelling

• Must end your essay effectively

• Must include your main idea and reasons

• Must include your thesis statement.