cause and effect

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ESL 0201 Writing Test 3: Cause OR Effect Paragraph

I. Choose from these topics to write a Cause OR Effect paragraph.

· Causes OR Effects of joining a group (choir, sports team, gang)

· Causes OR Effects of starting a healthy lifestyle

· Causes OR Effects of adopting a pet

· Causes OR Effects of divorce

II. Brainstorm supporting points for the topic:

Topic:

Causes: Effects:

III. Organize your ideas in the outline below.

Title:

Topic Sentence:

1. First Cause or Effect:

Details:

Example:

1. Second Cause or Effect:

Details:

Example:

1. Third Cause or Effect:

Details:

Example:

Concluding Sentence:

IV. On this page, type a paragraph with 8-12 sentences using the outline above. Remember to double space and include a title. Use transitions to show connections between each supporting point. (Make sure to reread your paragraph and the rubric to make corrections and improvements to your paragraph before you submit it.)