Cause and Effect
The Body Paragraphs
Though the body paragraphs in a cause and effect essay consist of a premise, introduction to evidence, evidence, and justification, the organization of the paragraphs depend on how many causes and how many effects you are discussing. These videos break down the writing framework for you so you know exactly how to organize those paragrpahs.
Cause and Effect Essays
The Introductory Paragraph
The Body Paragraphs
The Conclusion Paragraph
The Premise
In this video, premises, or reasons, are explained through detailed examples so you are well prepared for your Premises in Writing Activity.
For this lesson, you will need:
- Premises in Writing
The Introduction to Evidence
This video provides you with several key phrases to use so you won't drop a piece of evidence without any context into your body paragraph.
For this lesson, you will need:
- Introducing the Evidence
The Evidence
In this video, an activity is explained to help you practice finding "just right" evidence for your cause and effect essay.
For this lesson, you will need:
- Finding the Right Evidence
The Justification
Two simple tips are shared so you know how to write thoughtful justification that explains your evidence.
For this lesson, you will need:
- All About Justification
Practice with the Body Paragraphs
It's time to take everything you've learned about body paragraphs (premise, introduction to evidence, evidence, and justification) and put it all together as you write a portion of a cause and effect essay on our own.
For this lesson, you will need:
- Practice with the Introduction and Body Paragraphs
- Article
- Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
