Cause-Effect Assignment
(This paper must use correct formatting).
The purpose is to write a cause/effect with logical organization,
interesting content, and clear,
comprehensible language.
As you complete this assignment, you will develop the following skills.
These writing skills will contribute to
your success in this class and future academic courses.
§ write paragraphs that contain clear main ideas supported by
specific details, examples, and
explanations
§ organize the ideas through the thesis statement, topic sentences,
and connecting words
§ use accurate grammar with a variety of sentence types and
academic vocabulary
In this paper, you will pick one of the following topics:
2. Write an essay discussing the effects of an important
event in your life. Some
possibilities include the addition of a family member, the
death of someone close to
you, or a surprising discovery about yourself or someone
you know.
Write an essay that is at least 5 paragraphs: introduction, body
paragraphs, conclusion. Your essay should be
around 500 words.