Cause-Effect Essays (Tom)

​Introduction

• Hook the reader

• State your thesis

• Give a brief overview of the arguments to support your thesis

Conclusion

• Summarize the main points;

• Underscore your thesis;

• End the essay with logical conclusions.

Include a transitional sentence at the end of one paragraph or the beginning of the next to signal that you are moving from causes to effects.

Block structure

​Point-by- point structure

​Signalling causes

​Signalling effects

Multiple Select

Which of the following purposes are accomplished by a cause-effect essay? (More than one option is possible.)

• It analyses the ways in which several causes lead to a particular effect.

• It analyses the ways in which several differences lead to a series of effects.

• It analyses the ways in which several similarities result from a series of effects.

• It analyses the ways in which several effects result from a particular cause.

• It analyses the ways in which a series of causes lead to a series of effects.

Multiple Choice

In the cause-effect essay, writers need to make sure that the type of relationship they describe is chronological, not logical.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The cause-effect essay can be organised based on two methods: point-by-point and block organisation.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If the essay focuses on causes OR effects, the most appropriate method of organization is...

• Block organisation

• Point-by-point organization

Multiple Choice

If the essay focuses on causes AND effects, the most appropriate method of organization is..

• Block organisation

• Point-by-point organization

Multiple Choice

When we create informative texts, the purpose is often to present cause and effect to show the _______ between them.

• relationship

• difference

• similarity

Multiple Select

Cause & effect essay can be differentiated by the number of and relationships between the different causes. Choose the three different types of cause & effect essays.

• Many causes - one effect

• One cause - many effects

• Chain of causes and effects

• Effects - explanation

• Causes - examples

Multiple Choice

Identify the cause - effect relationship in the following sentence:

I got a bad score on a test because I didn't study enough, I ate poorly before the test, and I got just a couple of hours of sleep the night before.

• Multiple causes - one effect

• Multiple effects - one Cause

Multiple Choice

Identify the cause - effect relationship in the following sentence:

Lindsay worked hard to make this year's talent show a success. She put up so many posters, just about everyone in the area knew about the show. Lots of people bought tickets. More people attended than before, which meant the show raised more money for charity than they ever had.

• Multiple causes - one effect

• Multiple effects - one Cause

Multiple Choice

Identify the cause - effect relationship in the following sentence:

Immigrants come to the United States because of the desire to further their education and to escape political repression. In addition, they are also driven to emigrate by a desire for economic opportunity and religious freedom.

• Multiple causes - one effect

• Multiple effects - one Cause

Multiple Choice

What would be the most likely CAUSE of someone laughing?

• eating ice cream
• someone telling a joke
• drinking water
• sorting laundry

Multiple Select

When describing cause & effect it is very important to use transition words. Why? Choose 2 answers.

• because it helps the readers move from one idea to the next

• because it helps us understand the relationship between our ideas and how the connect

• because our teacher told us so

• because that's how you show you can write in English proficiently

Multiple Select

Choose all the transition words that show you are giving an example.

• for example

• for instance

• on the whole

• even so

• in addition

Multiple Select

Choose all the transition words that show you are contrasting one sentence with another:

• on the contrary

• however

• on the other hand

• in short

• as a result

Multiple Select

Choose all the transition words that show you are adding another ideas.

• furthermore

• however

• in addition

• moreover

• as a result

Multiple Select

Choose all the transition words that show one thing causes another.

• as a result

• for example

• for this reason

• consequently

• moreover

Multiple Choice

When writing your cause & effect essay, what is important to do first?

• Plan your ideas (effects - explanation - examples)

• Start writing straight away and hope good ideas will come to me

Multiple Choice

Which of the following thesis belong to a cause and effect essay?

• English classes are better than Spanish classes, In this text I will compare them in terms of fun, learning and class development.

• To answer a crossword you will need to follow these steps; first, get information about the topic. Second, analyze the keywords. Third, check if the attempted words fit the spaces.

• Saving water can impact positively your daily life. Here are some good results that you can get from it.

Multiple Select

What is the cause and effect on the following paragraph?

""Many of today's kids are engaged in sedentary pursuits made possible by a level of technology unthinkable as recently as 25 to 30 years ago. Computer, video, and other virtual games, the ready availability of feature films and games on DVD, plus high-tech advancements in music-listening technology have come down into the range of affordability for parents and even for the kids themselves. These passive pursuits have produced a downside of reduced physical activity for the kids, creating obesity"

• Cause: Computer, video and other virtual games - Effect: Having lots of fun.

• Cause: Parents are not worried enough. - Effect: Kids doing whatever they want

• Cause: Sedentary pursuits - Effect: Child obesity

• Cause: Technology development - Effect: Different new technologies that kids can use, like computers, video games, DVD players.

Multiple Choice

What is the first key point to write the conclusion?

• Restate the topic sentences

• Restate the main idea

• Restate the thesis statement

Multiple Choice

One major reason for installing surveillance cameras in cities is to improve the public's perception of safety.

The underlined phrase is ...

• to introduce effect

• to introduce cause

• to introduce concession

• to introduce topic

Multiple Choice

What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?

• The teacher smiles

• The student doing badly on the test

• The student doing very well on the test

Multiple Choice

Which of the thesis statements presented below is better?

• The increase in obesity in our country is due to food commercials, fast food, and a sedentary lifestyle.

• The increase in obesity in our country is due to three reasons.